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Floaters are common and do not cause any issue for the vast majority of people. However, a small subset of patients, often young male patients, can be greatly burdened by them, despite their vitreous and retina looking essentially normal.
In a study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, we explored the personality traits of 156 patients who had had vitreous floaters for at least 3 months and sought consultation for treatment. We used (Read more...)