Why are there black dots before my eyes? Causes of floating black dots before eyes

What is this attack?

"Flies" or black dots before the eyes - this is a clouding of the vitreous body of the eye. So they are called professional ophthalmologists. One of the most respected German doctors - Dr. Helbich - assures that these manifestations are not dangerous to human health. But we, the inhabitants, these "flies", of course, alarming. Note that the shape of the ripples in the eyes can be arbitrary:

• small dots
• filamentous lines
• mugs,
• spider-like patterns and so on.

However, the most common form of dots is black. These "insects" are clearly visible on a very light or very dark background. Many people, seeing this ripple in front of them, begin to worry in earnest. But where do these black dots appear before your eyes and are they dangerous for a person?

How do "eye flies" appear

This is mainly due to destructive changes in the vitreous body in the human eye. It is a “repository” for the already dead cells of our eye. The multiple accumulation of these "kozyavok" causes clouding of the "repository". Some of the smallest dead fragments in general freely drift, being particles of the vitreous body. Being inside eyeball, they cast their shadows on the retina, and our eye catches it. That is why the impression is created that black dots float before our eyes. The reasons for their appearance are a variety of situations and circumstances. They can occur very often or, on the contrary, quite rarely. Why do they appear?

When to contact an ophthalmologist?

By themselves, the black dots before the eyes are not dangerous. They independently arise and independently disappear. But if this happens quite often and suddenly - this is not enough without consulting a specialist! It is necessary to visit an ophthalmologist if:

• you are an elderly person, and the spots in the eyes appear with enviable regularity;
• "insects" before your eyes give you obvious discomfort and discomfort;
• "flies" gradually becomes more and more, and their appearance is accompanied by flashes of light;
• you had a head injury or an eye injury, after which the "flies" began to attack you in the truest sense of the word;
• you have a high degree of myopia.

Remember! Among all these symptoms, the most disturbing "bell" is the sudden appearance of "flies" and transferred bruises (injuries) of the head!

How to "bring" annoying "flies"?

Usually, no special treatment methods are used. Do not think that you will get into the eye with a laser or a scalpel. On the contrary, to combat the pesky "insects" in your eyes, doctors prescribe homeopathic iodine preparations. They are aimed at improving metabolic processes and replenishing the missing B vitamins. Stay healthy!

For ophthalmologists, it is no longer a novelty to hear complaints about the so-called "flies" before the eyes of the people. People come to specialists and declare that black dots loom in front of their eyes, which can often unite into whole threads and cobwebs. People with particularly violent imagination can even say that they constantly see butterflies or some other insects in front of their eyes. Prostrate black spots in the eyes of ophthalmologists are called destruction or shortly DST. Usually, this phenomenon can be seen by looking at a uniform light background or sunlight. Moreover, the translation of a glance at another place does not solve the problem. Strange points in the eyes creep into a new place with him. Many people first sound the alarm when “flies” appear, but over time they get used to them and do not pay attention to them. Of course, going to the doctor in this case is canceled. But few of them know that there are cases when black spots in the eyes lead to total blindness.

The appearance of points before the eyes can be evidence of the occurrence of some diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, metabolic disorders. Often, DST occurs in older people, due to age-related changes in the body, or in myopic people. It should be noted that the category of elderly people is most often subject to the occurrence of vitreous degradation. By and large, this disease occurs after 40 years.

In addition to these conditions, black spots in the eyes can be a sign of some diseases, among which can be called a critical level of pressure, impaired blood circulation in the brain, and stroke. Affect the appearance of this disease and the lack of vitamins and oxygen, prolonged loads on the eyes, as well as emotional and physical loads on the body.

As a result of all these effects and changes in the body, the composition and structure of the vitreous body changes. Black dot  appears in the eye if individual fibers in the vitreous body become transparent or thicken. Sometimes destruction of the vitreous body occurs when the vitreous or retina is broken or detached. In this case, the person sees something like flashes of lightning, which are subsequently transformed into black dots in the eyes. This happens because of the formation of a void inside the vitreous body. When “flies” appear before your eyes, you should immediately make an appointment with an ophthalmologist, because the cause of the DST is not always the problem with the eyes. The doctor will prescribe a special treatment for you, and if necessary send you for a full examination.

If going to the doctor in the near future is impossible, then you can take some measures at home. First of all, you need to buy in a pharmacy homeopathic remedies containing iodine, B vitamins and agents that normalize metabolism. In addition, it is very important not to overstrain the eyes and lead a healthy lifestyle. Of course, these measures will not relieve you from the illness, but they will not be able to prevent diseases from developing and aggravate the situation.

The appearance of black floating dots in front of the eyes can be a sign of a violation of the transparency of the eye's fluid. If their concentration is low, this does not impair the quality of vision. When there are many such points, it can impair the quality of vision, up to complete blindness. In any case, when black floating points appear, it is necessary to contact an ophthalmologist.

Causes of black spots before the eyes

Floating black dots before the eyes appear, above all, during destructive processes occurring in the eyeball. Due to such changes, a shadow falls on. It is perceived by the eye as a kind of "fly". They occur in the presence of such elements: blood clots; crystals; tumor cells.

Their brightness and intensity depends on how close the opacities are located to the retina. When moving the eyeball, they begin to move, and then slowly float back into place with floating movements.

Destructive changes in the organs of vision occur in the elderly. But they can also appear in young people. Violation of the structure of the vitreous body occurs for such reasons:

• hypertension or hypotension;
• transient disorders of cerebral circulation, stroke;
• excessive eye loads;
• smoking, drinking alcohol in large quantities and narcotic substances;
• avitaminosis;
• injuries to the eyeball or head;
• liver damage and diseases of the digestive system;
• inflammation of the eye;
• violation of metabolic processes;
• chronic stress and physical fatigue;
• prolonged hypoxia.

In order to find out the cause of black spots before your eyes, you need to contact an ophthalmologist. He will inspect and appoint, if necessary, the consultation of other specialists (cardiologist, neurologist, endocrinologist).

Treatment methods for destructive eyeball changes

Determine the method of treatment of pathology can be after finding out the cause of the disease. With small size "fly" before the eyes can be effective eye drops:

• Taufon;
• Emokipin;

They activate metabolic processes in the vitreous body and have a resolving effect. But it is not always the instillation of eye drops can achieve the desired result. Therefore, in the presence of "black" flies, other methods of treatment are used before the eyes:

• Vitrectomy. During surgery, the vitreous body is partially or completely removed.
• Vitreolysis is performed using a YAG laser. It sights "flies", splits them into tiny pieces that can influence the quality of vision.

Stabilization of the pathological process and reduction of the number of points floating before your eyes can be achieved by changing your lifestyle. The following recommendations may be helpful:

• lead an active lifestyle;
• walk more in the open air;
• engage in various sports;
• do not abuse alcoholic beverages:
• do not use narcotic substances;
• stop smoking;
• organize nutrition that provides the body with nutrients, minerals and vitamins;
• adjust sleep mode;
• let's rest your eyes.

The appearance of black spots before the eyes is an indication to consult an ophthalmologist. In order for the quality of vision to be high, one should not strain one's eyes. When working at a computer monitor, observe occupational hygiene. In bright sunshine, wear sunglasses with UV filters. Avoid bumps to the head and eye injuries.

The flies or black dots that appear before your eyes are a fairly common phenomenon. It can occur for a variety of reasons, but most often it is faced by people who, by the nature of their activities, have to spend a lot of time in front of a computer or laptop display.

If there is a black fly, which seems to swim, when you look at it, this may indicate excessive fatigue, a strong overstrain. In this case, the symptom carries no danger. Just relax a little bit to get rid of it.

At the same time, black dots in the eyes may indicate the presence of any eye disease. Therefore, if the symptom recurs again and again, it is best to contact an experienced ophthalmologist for a thorough examination. A qualified doctor will find out the cause of the flies.

Why do black dots appear

Flies that fly in front of your eyes, do not just happen. They are the result of major changes in the visual system, either due to severe fatigue or for one of the following reasons:

• aging of the body;
• metabolic disorders;
• slowing blood circulation in the brain, diseases such as stroke or spasms of blood vessels;
• a variety of inflammatory processes of the organs of vision;
• excessive physical or psychological stress;
• problems with the digestive tract or liver;
• head injury or damage to the visual system;
• high or low blood pressure;
• bad habits. These traditionally include smoking, as well as excessive use of alcohol and drugs.

Black dots - what is it? These are the dying cells of the vitreous body of your organs of vision.

Therefore, it is necessary to consult with a doctor who can not only identify the cause of dystrophic changes in the visual system, but also prescribe the correct and timely treatment.

How to find out why black dots appear before your eyes

For the correct diagnosis, the doctor will definitely conduct a thorough examination. And it will affect not only the eyes. To rule out serious diseases of the internal organs, you will have to check the liver and kidneys, make sure that the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract and the respiratory organs are functioning normally.

Such a detailed examination is simply necessary, because otherwise the specialist will simply not be able to prescribe a course of treatment that can save you from the flies circling over your eyes.

It is especially important to use medical assistance if, in addition to the flies, you have found any additional symptoms of eye disease. For example, it may be a white veil, almost completely or partially overlapping view. Also an alarming sign is the periodic appearance of bright flashes or white transparent threads before the eyes. Do not wait until the situation worsens, just consult an ophthalmologist and go through all the necessary research. Quite possibly, it will help you save your eyesight.

Treatment of black spots: the main methods used today

If studies show the presence of diseases of internal organs, because of which black dots appear, you will have to undergo a full course of treatment. To eliminate the "flies" arising from problems with the visual system, the following methods are used:

• vitreolysis, which is a treatment of organs of vision using a neodymium YAG laser. It does not remove dead opaque cells, but simply destroys them, breaks it into very small particles that will be invisible to your eye. This procedure is very complicated, as it is necessary to influence the constantly moving points;
• surgery. She is appointed very rarely, since its consequences can be serious eye injuries or even total blindness;
• removal of the vitreous or its individual parts. This operation is called vitrectomy. She is also appointed in the most extreme situations when other methods can no longer help the patient. The procedure involves replacing the excised areas of the vitreous body with saline.

If the black dots have minimal dimensions and do not cause discomfort, you can do without the procedures listed above. It is enough to use special eye drops, such as Taufon, Wobenzym, Emoksipin and others, which improve metabolism and have a resolving effect on dead cells. But they should be used only as prescribed by a doctor and in the dosage indicated by them, so as not to harm the organs of vision.

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Almost all of us notice black dots from time to time (or as they are called, flies) in front of our eyes) - this sometimes happens, and there is nothing wrong with that. Moreover, such flies before the eyes at least once in their lives have been observed by about 80% of people. Although it happens to be a symptom of a more or less serious disease. But I wonder what actually happens, what are the causes of floating black dots before your eyes?

The first reason is, as always, chronic fatigue and lack of sleep, that is, overwork and, in addition, a lack of vitamins. So, if you have a busy work schedule for a long time, and you still have enough sleep and do not rest, then most likely these floating flies before your eyes appeared for this reason - the body is seriously tired. Well, and even contribute to the frequent drops in blood pressure, or constant low pressure.

If the causes of black dots are just this, then the problem is solved quite simply - you need to take a good rest (that is, if you can put it that way, in a loading dose) to rest, that is, to allow the body to recover. When we talk about the "shock dose of rest", we mean not one day even two - rest 4-5 days in a row, and even better - a week continuously. It is important that a sufficiently long sleep, plus a calm and even somewhat relaxed atmosphere, take place. And, it may seem impossible, but still - refusal to work at a computer monitor. Of course, a temporary failure.

The next reason for floating black spots in front of the eyes is much more serious - vitamin deficiency, lack of vitamins. Very often, avitaminosis is exacerbated in spring and autumn - then the body needs additional support. Problems in this case can also be solved quite simply - a good multivitamin course. Especially it is necessary to lean on vitamins C, A and B, and also - so that the body gets enough iron and magnesium. And of course, food should be full.

It is impossible not to note the main, probably the cause of black dots before the eyes - changes in the so-called vitreous associated with the person's age. For a little closer look at the device of the human eye. The fact is that between the lens and the retina there is a small space filled with a substance similar in texture to the gel - the vitreous body. So, starting from a certain age, it begins to change - to lose its original properties.

The vitreous body is divided into two fractions: protein fibers and liquid. Just these fibers, when passing a light beam, a person sees as some kind of black dots. Of course, such a process occurs gradually and slowly, but the result is exactly that.

And one more reason is head injuries. Such injuries are just the most serious reason - you should immediately contact an ophthalmologist.

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Comment, review number 1

Doctor, I am in a panic - I have black dots in my right eye. They swim, then disappear, then reappear. What to do?

Margarita Stepanovna, I have to reassure you - nothing terrible. Most often, if there is a black dot in the eye, it says only about age. The fact is that starting from a certain age, the vitreous body of your eye begins to change - to lose its original properties. The vitreous body is divided into two fractions: protein fibers and liquid. Just these fibers, when passing a light beam, a person sees as some kind of black dots. Pay more attention to sleep (and generally rest, especially - rest for the eyes), and try not to pay attention. The person is surprisingly adaptive - after a while you simply stop noticing them.

Margarita Stepanovna, 57 years old

Comment, review number 2

Hello, I would like to know why black dots appear before my eyes? Is this something serious?

Most likely there is nothing serious - in most cases this is age. After a certain age (somewhere around 60 years old), a person begins to experience changes in the vitreous body - it begins to break up into two fractions: liquid and protein fibers, which are visible as black flies. Although, of course, there are several reasons why there are black spots before your eyes: chronic fatigue and lack of sleep, avitaminosis (this is more serious, but you just have to take a course of multivitamins), a head injury is the most serious thing - you should immediately turn to an ophthalmologist ...

Comment, review number 3

Dear site editors, hello! I, of course, do not have this, but the neighbor says that it will be soon, which is inevitable. But I don’t want black dots to appear in my eyes. But why do these black dots appear there?

About imminence - this, of course, is somewhat radically said. With age, yes, appear. But if you are young, during the day your eyes do not get tired much (for example, in front of a computer monitor or a TV screen), you sleep normally (at least 7 hours a day!) And you have not had a head injury, you can not worry too much and not to ask the question: why are there black dots in the eyes? You simply won't have them. And if you suddenly appear, it is also not scary (except in the case of a head injury - then immediately contact an ophthalmologist!) - either eliminate the cause, or get used to it, stop noticing.