Goosebumps. Causes and treatment what it might be

Goosebumps (flies) in the eyes - this is a multiple number of small dots of black or gray color, which are located in the field of vision of a person. This ophthalmic defect manifests itself at the moment when the eyeball is illuminated by rays of bright light, or the gaze is focused on objects with a light surface. For example, on a white sheet of paper, a wall painted yellow, a blue sky.

The causes of dark goosebumps are associated with the compaction of collagen protein particles that have accumulated in the tissues of the vitreous body of the organ of vision. The appearance of these flies can be caused by pathological factors in the form of acute or chronic diseases, as well as age-related changes in the structure of the eye.

Ophthalmic causes of goosebumps

The reasons for the sudden appearance of goosebumps in most cases are of an ophthalmic nature of origin. These are hidden diseases of the organ of vision that have developed over a long period of time, and the appearance of dark flies is just one of the symptoms or complications of their presence.

Destruction of the vitreous body

The destruction of the vitreous body is a pathological condition of the eyes, which causes the development of degenerative changes in the structure of this organ of vision. The patient complains of clouding of environmental objects, the appearance of dark dots moving following the rotation of the eyeball. In this case, the occurrence of multiple flies is associated with the formation of conglomerates in the form of threads and foreign elements of a different shape.

The destruction of the vitreous body can be provoked by the following factors:

• age-related changes in the structure of the eyeball;
• trauma to the organ of vision;
• contact with chemicals of toxic etiology;
• prolonged nutritional deficiencies;
• hereditary predisposition to pathological changes inside the vitreous body.

The main danger of the appearance of dark goosebumps due to the development of destruction of vitreous tissues is associated with the fact that this pathology practically does not lend itself to conservative methods of treatment with the use of medications therapy.

Detachment of the vitreous body

The human eye inside is filled with a dense gel-like substance, which is 99% water, hyaluronic acid, and collagen fibers. In youth, the vitreous body has a homogeneous mass, firmly connected to the surface of the retina. With natural aging of a person or under the influence of concomitant diseases, the concentration of hyaluronic acid in the vitreous body drops sharply.

This leads to its opacity, the formation of internal cavities and detachment from the posterior wall of the retina. In this case, a person can detect in himself not only the appearance of a multiple number of flies before the eyes, but also an additional symptom in the form of flashes and lightning that appear in a dark room.

Nearsightedness (myopia)

Myopia is not a dangerous ophthalmic disease, the presence of which can also cause flies in front of the eyes. A distinctive feature of this pathology is that a person is deprived of the opportunity to see a clear image of environmental objects located at a great distance.

In patients with myopia, the refracted rays of light do not fall on the desired area of ​​the retina, but fall on the plane located in front of it. On average, about 1 billion people suffer from myopia symptoms. inhabitants of the globe. The appearance of dark goosebumps is a complication of myopia, the presence of which provoked degenerative changes in the structure of the vitreous body.

Inflammation of the choroid (uveitis)

Uveitis is a dangerous ophthalmic disease in which there is an acute inflammation of the choroid of the eyeball. In 25% of cases, this pathology leads to a significant decrease in visual acuity or the acquisition of complete blindness. As the inflammatory process progresses, the collagen fibers of the vitreous are compacted, and the transmission of light beams is disturbed.

A patient with uveitis complains of the presence of flies before the eyes and additional symptoms in the form of:

• intolerance to bright light;
• constant lacrimation;
• redness of the mucous membrane of the eyeball;
• cutting pain and fog before the eyes.

Inflammation of the choroid is classified into peripheral, posterior uveitis, panuveitis, and iridocyclitis. All types of these pathologies are dangerous to the human body and can lead to irreversible loss of vision.

Causes associated with other diseases

Goosebumps (the reasons for their appearance are determined during a comprehensive examination by an ophthalmologist). The appearance of this symptom can be associated not only with ophthalmological pathologies, but also with other types of diseases that provoke a gradual impairment of the quality of vision.

Pressure and dystonia

Unstable intracranial, arterial and intraocular pressure leads to permanent constriction and expansion of the walls of blood vessels involved in the blood supply of the tissues of the eye apples.

A decrease in the elasticity of these structural elements of the organ of vision causes a violation of local blood circulation, starts accompanying physiological processes of compaction of collagen fibers of the vitreous body, on the basis of which are formed dark flies. Most adult men and women of different age groups who suffer from vascular dystonia complain of the constant presence of goosebumps.

Osteochondrosis

Chronic osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is a disease of the musculoskeletal system, a complication of which is the appearance of dark flies before the eyes. The reason for the development of this pathology of the organ of vision is explained by the fact that the deposition of salts in the area of ​​bone and cartilage tissue vertebrae leads to compression of the great vessels that provide blood supply to the brain and ocular apples.

In conditions of a deficiency of nutrients, disorders of local blood circulation, the structural elements of the organ of vision start to age prematurely, degenerative changes occur in the vitreous, joins myopia.

Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the human endocrine system, the occurrence of which is associated with a malfunction of the tissues of the pancreas. This pathology is dangerous in that it can cause a large number of severe complications leading to dysfunction of the kidneys, heart, blood vessels, and peripheral nerves.

In this situation, dark goosebumps appear due to the fact that a high level of glucose in the blood of a patient with diabetes mellitus, causes multiple damage to the smallest blood vessels of the eyeball with the further development of local inflammatory process. In most cases, the pathological state of the organ of vision proceeds in a chronic form, but at the same time the patient feels a gradual drop in visual acuity, an increase in the quantitative number of dark creeps before eyes.

Poisoning

Goosebumps (the causes of the appearance of an unpleasant symptom are eliminated during treatment) can appear after severe intoxication of the body with chemicals or biological poisons. In this case, dark flies in front of the eyes, which appeared soon after poisoning, indicate partial damage to the structure of the vitreous body, an increase in its density and imbalance of the components components.

Similar symptoms are found in patients who have experienced extensive intoxication of the body with low-quality alcoholic beverages and other surrogates.

Anemia

Anemia is a disease of the blood and organs of the hematopoietic system, which is characterized by a decrease in the level of red blood cells and hemoglobin. A characteristic consequence of this pathology is oxygen starvation of the tissues of the internal organs and the brain. A person with anemia breathes on full chest, but the components of his blood are not able to provide transport distribution of oxygen to all parts of the body.

This leads to the fact that the tissues of the eyeball also suffer from hypoxia, the processes of their premature aging, cell death and compaction of collagen fibers occur. Flies before the eyes are one of the complications of anemia.

Vascular disease

The painful condition of the blood vessels of the organ of vision can lead to a large number of pathological changes in the structure of the eyeball. The appearance of goose bumps present in the field of view is only a minor consequence of a deficiency in the blood supply of the retina.

Dark flies before the eyes can occur if a person has the following vascular diseases:

• retinal angiopathy;
• occlusion of the central vein and its vascular branches that feed the retina;
• diabetic retinopathy;
• retinal venous thrombosis;
• occlusion of the central artery supplying the retinal tissue.

Elimination of vascular diseases of the eyes should occur as early as possible. The longer the tissues of the organ of vision suffer from a deficiency of blood supply, the more severe the pathological changes in the structure of the eyeball. Dark flies in the patient's field of vision are the smallest consequences diagnosed in patients with similar diseases.

Diseases of the brain

Almost all diseases of this category, which cause the appearance of dark goosebumps, are associated with impaired cerebral circulation. Most often it is ischemia of the basin of the internal section of the carotid artery.

As a result of this pathology, the patient observes in his field of vision not only multiple the number of dark flies, but also the periodic loss of whole fragments of the image of objects environment. Most of all, retinal tissues suffer, experiencing an acute deficiency of blood supply.

Stroke

Dark spots in front of the eyes can occur as one of the negative consequences of a cerebral stroke.

This complication appears due to the fact that there is a violation of the blood supply to the centers of brain tissue, structural elements of the eyeball suffer, which also do not receive a sufficient amount of nutrients substances. With this reason for the appearance of dark goosebumps, visual acuity almost always decreases.

Internal bleeding

Internal bleeding, localized within the abdominal cavity, leads to symptoms similar to anemia. In this case, the patient's level of all blood components rapidly drops, hemoglobin decreases. The appearance of dark flies in front of the eyes is possible in people who for a long period of time suffer from internal bleeding, causing retinal hypoxia and lack of adequate nutrition for it fabrics.

Diagnostics

Goosebumps (the causes of a pathological symptom are established at different stages of the examination) is a sign of a painful state of vision. The table below shows methods for diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, which are characterized by the appearance of dark flies in front of the eyes.

Research method	a brief description of
Automatic refractometry	Diagnostics of the refraction of the eye is carried out with the determination of the location of its optical focusing relative to the retinal tissues.
Ophthalmometry	Allows you to determine the optical power of the refractive function of the eyeball.
Cycloplegia	Provides medical shutdown of the functions of the accommodative muscles for a more detailed study of refraction.
Tonometry	Determines the level of intraocular pressure.
Echobiometry	Ultrasound diagnostics of the eyeball, which allows you to determine its length.
Electrophysiological examination	The most informative method of computer diagnostics, which allows you to explore the entire visual system of the eye from the retina to the tissues of the cerebral cortex.

Based on the results of a comprehensive examination of the eyes, determining the reasons that caused the appearance of dark goosebumps in the field of vision, the ophthalmologist selects the most effective method of therapy. The average cost of a comprehensive diagnostics is from 5500 rubles.

Treatment

In most cases, dark flies in front of the eyes do not need to be removed. Getting rid of this symptom is necessary if its presence significantly reduces the quality of a person's life.

Drug treatment

As means of conservative treatment, the following drugs are used to prevent degenerative changes in the structure vitreous body and other elements of the eyeball:

• Blueberry Forte;

  

• Zest;
• Doppelhertz with lutein and blueberry extract;
• Ophthalmovitis;
• Vision;
• Lycopene;
• Okuflesh;
• Ockowight;
• Thealoz Duo;
• SperOptician.

The choice of the drug and its dosage regimen is determined by the attending ophthalmologist, depending on the results of the patient's examination.

Surgery

Getting rid of dark flies in front of the eyes with a surgical method involves the removal of compacted collagen particles using laser correction. This type of ophthalmic surgery is performed under the influence of local anesthesia.

The patient is fully conscious. The surgeon performing the treatment evaporates the altered fragments of collagen fibers, restoring the full transparency of the eyeball with light rays. The duration of the operation depends on the complexity of the clinical case, but on average is about 30 minutes.

Traditional methods

Traditional methods of dealing with the appearance of dark creepy eyes include the use of nourishing drops, which prevent degenerative changes in the structure of the eye.

The medicinal solution is prepared as follows:

1. Take 0.5 tsp. l. honey from herbs and dissolve it in 50 ml of cold boiled water.
2. Place the prepared product in the refrigerator for storage.
3. Bury the eyes with honey solution 2-3 times a day with 1-2 drops in the diseased organ of vision.

This method of alternative treatment is contraindicated in people who are prone to an allergic reaction to bee products. Before using this method of therapy, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

Exercises

Regular gymnastic eye exercises can improve local blood circulation and prevent the further appearance of dark creeps in the field of vision.

Rotation of the eyes around its axis

This exercise involves rotating the eyeballs clockwise and then counterclockwise. In each direction, you need to make 30 rotational movements. This exercise is performed 2 times a day, morning and evening.

Sharp focus change

Performing this exercise requires the person to sharply focus their eyes. For example, a patient looks 3 from the distance, and then abruptly switches his attention to an object located at a distance of 1-2 m.After that, the focus of the organ of vision is again concentrated on the object located far away. This exercise is performed 2-3 times a day.

Possible consequences and predictions

Diseases that provoke the appearance of dark goosebumps can cause the following complications for the human body:

• severe myopia;
• decreased visual acuity;
• deterioration of peripheral vision;
• atrophic changes in the structure of the eye;
• blindness.

The occurrence of the above consequences can be prevented by timely seeking medical help from a qualified ophthalmologist.

Goosebumps are one of the signs of a pathological condition of the eyes. The reasons for the appearance of this symptomatology are associated with the presence of an ophthalmic disease or concomitant diseases of the body that provoke visual impairment.

The appearance of dark flies in the eyes is the result of degenerative changes in the structure of the vitreous body of the eye, compaction of collagen particles. Treatment of this pathology includes taking vitamin and mineral complexes for the eyes, performing physical exercises to improve local blood circulation in the tissues of the organ of vision. Laser removal of compacted collagen fragments is used only in extreme cases.

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