Vitreous turbidity refers to the appearance of opaque or translucent material in the previously clear vitreous, resulting in the appearance of some black, gray or opaque floaters in front of the eyes; the activity can be large or small; the number varies from a few grains to dozens of grains; the shape is also more variable, with filaments, strips, granules or some other irregular shapes.
So what are the causes of vitreous turbidity?
It is mainly due to age, myopia, or traumatic impact, resulting in the liquefaction of the original homogeneous colloid vitreous, and the concentration of some of the vitreous cortex to form a cloudy material, also due to the relationship of vitreous liquefaction, some patients may have retinal degeneration or retinal fissures in the retina.
Generally speaking, vitreous turbidity does not affect vision, and if no problems are found in the retina even after a dilated eye exam, no treatment is needed, and regular observation (3-6 months) is sufficient. If you have a history of myopia (especially high myopia), or if you have suffered a trauma, you should be especially careful and go to the hospital for a dilated fundus examination in 1-2 months to detect any possible retinal problems as early as possible and to treat them with laser treatment.