VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron SPOTS AND FLOATERS IN VISION As we age, the vitreous fluid in our eyes shrinks, causing the phenomenon of floaters or spots in our vision. These floaters appear as small, fuzzy shapes that move with your eyes if you try to look away. They are solidified parts of the vitreous that slowly drift through the fluid part of your eye, and when they pass in front of the macula they appear in your vision. Seeing floaters in our field-of-vision is a natural part of the aging process. In many cases, the solidified vitreous will settle at the bottom of the eye where it's less noticeable. However, sometimes spots in our vision indicate a serious eye condition such as a retinal tear or detachment. There is no treatment for floaters or spots themselves, but there is a treatment for the serious eye disorders of which they might be symptoms: retinal tears or detachments. A retinal tear can be treated with a laser that "tacks" the tear back into place. The procedure can be done in the office and usually takes a few minutes to complete. To schedule an appointment, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. While floaters are considered a normal part of the aging process, anyone who suddenly sees an increased number or floaters or experiences flashes across their field of vision should have their eyes checked for a more serious condition. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron SPOTS AND FLOATERS IN VISION As we age , the vitreous fluid in our eyes shrinks , causing the phenomenon of floaters or spots in our vision . These floaters appear as small , fuzzy shapes that move with your eyes if you try to look away . They are solidified parts of the vitreous that slowly drift through the fluid part of your eye , and when they pass in front of the macula they appear in your vision . Seeing floaters in our field - of - vision is a natural part of the aging process . In many cases , the solidified vitreous will settle at the bottom of the eye where it's less noticeable . However , sometimes spots in our vision indicate a serious eye condition such as a retinal tear or detachment . There is no treatment for floaters or spots themselves , but there is a treatment for the serious eye disorders of which they might be symptoms : retinal tears or detachments . A retinal tear can be treated with a laser that " tacks " the tear back into place . The procedure can be done in the office and usually takes a few minutes to complete . To schedule an appointment , please call SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. While floaters are considered a normal part of the aging process , anyone who suddenly sees an increased number or floaters or experiences flashes across their field of vision should have their eyes checked for a more serious condition . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com