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Jiang Wen Min
Ophthalmology
About me
Member of the Minimally Invasive Vitreoretinal Group of the Chinese Female Physician Association, standing committee member of the Ophthalmology Branch of the Hunan Rehabilitation Medical Association. Visiting scholar at Thomas Jefferson University in the United States, recipient of the ARVO travel grant. Graduated from Xiangya Medical School of Central South University in 2003 with a degree in Clinical Medicine, obtained a Master's degree in medicine in 2006, a Doctorate in Medicine in 2012, visited Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA as a visiting scholar from 2014 to 2015, and was promoted to attending physician in September 2017.
Proficient in diseases
Various fundus diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, high myopia retinopathy, and various retinal vascular diseases, diagnosis and treatment, specializing in vitrectomy, retinal detachment repositioning surgery, cataract surgery, etc.
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What causes floaters in the eyes and what should be done about them?
The occurrence of floaters indicates vitreous opacification, where the vitreous body is affected by the pathological changes of the surrounding tissues, such as degeneration, bleeding, and exudation. This is known as vitreous opacification, also referred to as floaters, characterized by vitreous clouding, liquefaction, and the formation and contraction of fibrous membranes. In general, floaters in elderly people are mostly related to age-associated vitreous liquefaction. For myopic patients, particularly those with high myopia, a sudden onset of floaters or an increase in the number of opacities, accompanied by flashes of light, should raise concerns for potential retinal tears or retinal bleeding. It is essential to seek medical attention promptly and have a retinal examination performed by a doctor for diagnosis. Therefore, if the retinal condition is good and the floaters are merely due to vitreous liquefaction, one should overcome psychological stress and deal with it rationally. If the aforementioned retinal pathologies occur, one should immediately follow the doctor's advice to avoid delaying treatment.