Flies before the eyes appear in every second or third inhabitant of the Earth sooner or later. According to ophthalmic terminology, this entoptic phenomenon is called vitreous destruction. Floating flies in front of the eyes, seeming a trifle, have a very negative effect on the quality of life, sometimes introducing a person into a rather long and severe depression. It should be noted that this phenomenon does not apply to problems relevant to the medical community. Being a harmless benign formation, flies in front of the eyes, treatment for which has not been found and has not been announced, do not impair vision, but only interfere with it. To date, floating haze is not a pathology.
Flies before your eyes. Causes
Floating turbidity occurs with so many ailments. Very often, this unpleasant symptom accompanies essential hypertension (hypertension). Flies before the eyes are unpleasant at the same time not only because of the effect on the visual process. In the presence of this phenomenon, a sharp change in the psychological state of the patient is noted - he becomes quick-tempered, nervous, hypochondriacal, often melancholic.
It should be noted that flies in front of the eyes against the background of essential hypertension indicate that the disease does not spare the internal organs. If this symptom occurs, it is necessary to measure the pressure. With its increase, measures should be taken aimed at its normalization.
For supporters of the psychophysical method of correcting blood pressure, a relaxation session or an exercise of psychophysical unloading in the supine position is recommended. In many cases, these manipulations are enough to reduce pressure and stop flashing flies before the eyes.
With a slight increase in blood pressure, but a strong negative effect on the state of flashing flies, it is advisable to perform a breathing exercise with the palms on the eye area. In almost all cases, this exercise helps to achieve a state of peace, and floating turbidity disappears completely.
Often, an independent head massage is necessary to bring the condition back to normal.
It should be noted that in the event of annoying floating opacities in the eyes, it is advisable to visit an ophthalmologist. A visit to a specialist will help verify the accuracy of the diagnosis. At the same time, one should not forget that flies can appear with other problems. So floating turbidity appears after a sleepless night or prolonged mental work. In such cases, the flashing of flies can provoke changes in the vitreous body, in which minor seals are formed. They swim behind the lens and cast a shadow on the retina. Thus, an image of flickering haze appears.
In some cases, the flies are the result of prolonged excessive physical stress, increasing intracranial or intraocular pressure. If floating haze occurs, you should immediately suspend your physical activity, sit down, or rather lie down and relax.
High blood pressure, lasting a long period, can contribute to a gradual decrease in vision. People suffering from hypertension need regular consultation with an ophthalmologist. Using special instruments and tools, a specialist will examine the vessels located at the bottom of the eye. They are considered a kind of indicator of the general condition in the body. In people with hypertension, 80% show changes in the retina. Therefore, when examining the fundus , the doctor has the opportunity to clarify the stage of the disease and adjust the therapeutic course.