Patient's question:
I'm told that overusing my eyes easily leads to floaters. For modern people, overusing their eyes is almost the norm. Besides work and study, more of it is probably from using smartphones and playing games. Today, my uncle said he sees thread-like black things when looking at a white wall, in both eyes. Is it floaters?Doctor's answer:
Frequent use of mobile phones and playing games can lead to excessive eye strain, and overfatigue of the eyes is an important cause of floaters. Based on the situation you described, it is quite likely that floaters are the cause. You should promptly visit a regular public hospital's ophthalmology department for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. A specialist doctor should then provide appropriate treatment based on the actual condition to prevent the condition from worsening. At the same time, you should avoid using your eyes excessively and prevent long periods of gaming and mobile phone use.