FAQs / Can Glaucoma Lead to Floaters in the Eye?

ANSWER:

In general, no. Although floaters are common among the elderly, the new presence of floaters could indicate the presence of a retinal tear which would need to be treated in order save vision. The only way to tell whether a new floater is associated with a retinal tear is by having a “dilated exam” by an ophthalmologist.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD

Date: Jun 17, 2013

Posted in: Glaucoma