What is Asteroid Hyalosis?
Asteroid Hyalosis is a condition in which tiny calcium-lipid deposits appear in the vitreous gel inside the eye. These deposits float around and may look like small white or yellow specks when you move your eyes.
Although usually harmless and painless, asteroid hyalosis can sometimes affect vision clarity and is often discovered during routine eye examinations.
Symptoms
- Floaters in vision (white or yellow specks)
- Slight blurred or hazy vision in some cases
- Usually no pain or redness
- Often detected during routine retinal examination
Asteroid hyalosis rarely causes serious vision problems, but regular eye check-ups are important.
Causes and Risk Factors
- Aging (more common in older adults)
- High blood sugar or diabetes
- High cholesterol or lipid metabolism disorders
- Other systemic conditions like hypertension
- Sometimes occurs without any systemic cause
Diagnosis
Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur uses advanced technology to diagnose asteroid hyalosis:
- Dilated retinal examination
- Non-Mydriatic Wide-Angle Fundus Camera
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Accurate diagnosis ensures there is no associated retinal disease.
Treatment
- Most cases do not require treatment
- Regular monitoring is recommended to ensure the retina remains healthy.
- Vitrectomy may be considered only in rare cases with severe vision impairment.
Dr. Ashutosh Jaiswal ensures personalized management, combining safety and precision.
Why Choose Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur?
- Expert eye care by Dr. Ashutosh Jaiswal, Gold Medalist & super-specialist
- Advanced diagnostic tools like Zeiss Humphrey Field Analyzer and Oertli Switzerland Phaco Machine
- Comprehensive eye check-ups to detect subtle retinal or vitreous changes
- Trusted eye hospital in Nagpur with thousands of satisfied patients
Eye Care Tips
- Annual retinal check-ups
- Maintain good blood sugar and cholesterol levels
- Protect eyes from trauma or UV exposure
- Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet
Visit the Experts
Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur
Address:
G6-10, Sai Krupa Apartment, Next to Chaudhari Hospital, Umred Road, Sakkardara, Nagpur – 440024
Phone:
+91 9859 804 804 / +91 9852 804 804
Website:
www.netramhospital.com