What does it mean when you see purple spots?

Seeing spots or floaters is due to the clumping of proteins in the vitreous, a gel-like substance in the back portion of the eye. This process occurs most commonly as a result of aging, which causes shrinking of the vitreous and aggregation of its proteins.

How do I get rid of spots in my vision?

3 ways to get rid of eye floaters

1. Ignore them. Sometimes the best treatment is nothing at all.
2. Vitrectomy. A vitrectomy is an invasive surgery that can remove eye floaters from your line of vision.
3. Laser therapy. Laser therapy involves aiming lasers at the eye floaters.

How long do floaters in the eye last?

The time it takes for them to disappear can also vary. In most cases floaters will decrease in size daily until they disappear. Depending on the initial size, it can take some floaters anywhere from one to six months to disappear. However, some may never disappear completely.

Why do I have purple spots in my vision?

Under intense light the light receptors in the retina are slightly stunned and don’t see well for a few minutes. This is sometimes called “ fading of the visual purple” ( why? I dunno.) As the receptors recover from their overload, the spots go away.

What are blind spots in vision?

Blind spots in vision, also known as a scotoma, can affect one or both eyes. These blind spots can occur in the center or in the edges of your vision. Seek medical care from an ophthalmologist if scotoma appears.

What does it mean if I have new spots in vision?

Floaters: Any time you have new spots, or floaters, in your vision you need to have retinal evaluation by an Ophthalmologist. They could indicate a retinal tear…

Why do I see colors in my vision when I’m Dizzy?

It depends on why you’re dizzy I’d imagine. One common cause of seeing colors where there should be none is a postural drop. This is a short term case of low blood pressure. You can experience this by standing up quickly after a long period of setting or laying.