It will have happened to many, especially on rather bright days, to look at a clear sky and notice something unusual in the field of vision.
Like dots or transparent filaments whose outlines are barely visible and which seem to float in the air.
Maybe, at the moment, we rubbed our eyes and thought it was something passing and not very significant.
Many at the moment can attribute the phenomenon to eye fatigue and stress due to the many hours spent in front of PCs, tablets and smartphones.
In fact, this type of disorder has a real name.
Although they are known by the name of “flying flies”, precisely because of their appearance, in technical jargon they are called “vitreous floaters” or “floaters”.
Flying flies are a common ailment but also potential spies for two serious eye conditions
These floaters can take on different shapes, more or less thin dots and threads, and appear in different quantities.
What we see wandering with the naked eye as tiny flies is none other than their shadow cast on the retina of the eye.
The onset of this vision problem can be sudden and have no particular cause or be part of a degenerative process of the vitreous body.
Floaters should not immediately cause concern, being cataloged as a secondary defect of vision and not as a real pathology.
However, if the discomfort is particularly pronounced and disabling, and if it is associated with other symptoms such as blurred vision and lightning, it is worth investigating.
In fact, flying flies are a common ailment but also potential spies for two serious eye diseases.
What they can mean and how to eliminate them
A periodic eye examination never hurts especially in the presence of certain symptoms, often harmless but which sometimes could also hide something else.
These annoying visual phenomena are in fact also associated with very serious pathologies, such as cataracts and retinal detachment.
Cataracts are a typical problem of aging, generally appearing after the age of 60, but which cannot be ruled out a priori even in young subjects.
The detachment of the retina is instead a serious degenerative process of the eye that can also lead to loss of vision.
For vitreous floaters of a benign nature, on the other hand, there is no real cure, but rather indications on the lifestyle to lead.
It is important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and getting as many minerals as possible through your diet.
To dispel any doubts and especially in the presence of other signs, it is good to contact an ophthalmologist who will be able to advise you in the best possible way.
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