Eye Floaters Brookfield

A “floater” or an “eye floater” is how patients and eye specialists describe dots or thread-like shadows that appear in someone’s line of vision.

Floaters consist of collagen, which is also part of the fluid — called vitreous — inside the eye, between the retina and the lens.

Over the years, vitreous thins, and the sac holding it separates from the eyewall. The shadows from the collagen fragments are what you might see.

Patients of all ages can experience floaters, but the number of patients affected increases with age.

Of the patients that experience floaters, many describe it as simply an annoyance. However, some patients have floaters that impair their vision on a daily basis. At Milwaukee Eye Surgeons, Dr. Weinlander provides customized treatment for eye floaters.

Every patient is different, and the team at Milwaukee Eye Surgeons will work to understand your experience with eye floaters.

Patients may be asked to complete a survey regarding eye floaters. Then, we’ll complete an exam to look at the structure of the eye. For some patients, an ultrasound or other ancillary testing modalities also help to assess the vitreous.

You may be a candidate for vitreolysis if you:

• Have experienced eye floaters for at least 4+ months 
• Feel as though eye floaters have affected your ability to perform daily tasks 
• Feel as though eye floaters are affecting your quality of life 
• Don’t have serious eye conditions, including retinal tears or detachments, cataracts, or clouding in the cornea or lens

If you are experiencing eye floaters or would like more information about laser vitreolysis, contact Dr. Weinlander at Milwaukee Eye Surgeons.