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Floaters in myopia

2022-02-18 06:00:10
Is floaters in myopia is normal?Because i see some floaters sometimes.I have myopia and my eye power is -3.5 in both eyes.I attached the retina report.Please check is my retina is healthy or not??
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Floaters are common in Myopia.Nothing to worry.

Answered2022-03-10 06:47:46

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Hi Floaters are common in high myopia due to vitreo retinal changes
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If floaters is associated with flashes of light then it needs to be examined immediately

Answered2022-02-18 06:16:29

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