Why do I have floaters in my eyes at 16?

The majority of floaters are due to normal degenerative changes in the vitreous, the jelly-like substance that fills most of the center of the eye. Sometimes people experience floaters because of a retinal tear without a retinal detachment.

Are floaters common in high myopia?

Floaters may be due to the natural process of ageing and are commonly seen in individuals more than fifty years of age. They are common in patients with high myopia (high “minus” power of glasses) and after cataract surgery. These tend to disappear if ignored, over six months to a year.

What number is high myopia?

High myopia is usually defined as myopia with a refractive error greater than -6. It can progressively worsen to higher powers of myopia. High myopia usually stops getting worse between the ages of 20 and 30.

Can rubbing eyes cause floaters?

Typically, this can happen after some rigorous eye rubbing or when you’ve undergone some extensive vision therapy. These flecks and flashes are a normal part of your eye and pose no serious risk to your health.

What happens when you have high myopia as an adult?

Adults with high myopia usually started getting nearsighted when they were young children, and their myopia progressed year after year. Significant eye problems that can be associated with nearsightedness include: Cataracts.

Are cataracts more common in people with high myopia?

In a recent study of cataracts and cataract surgery outcomes among Koreans with high myopia, researchers found cataracts developed sooner in highly myopic eyes compared with normal eyes. Also, eyes with high myopia had a higher prevalence of coexisting disease and complications, such as retinal detachment.

Can myopia be reversed in children?

While myopia cannot be reversed, the goal of treatment is to keep it from getting worse. This can protect a child’s eye health in the future, despite still needing to wear glasses or contact lenses. You may be familiar with atropine eye drops. They are used to widen your pupils during an eye exam.

How common is glaucoma in people with mild myopia?

In the same Australian study mentioned above, glaucoma was found in 4.2 percent of eyes with mild myopia and 4.4 percent of eyes with moderate-to-high myopia, compared with 1.5 percent of eyes without myopia.