An eye floater is a visual perception of a dark, shadowy shape that obstructs your vision. In your eyes, they may appear as black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. When you look directly at them, they tend to dart away. Most eye floaters are the result of changes that occur as the jelly-like substance (vitreous) inside your eyes liquifies and contracts12.
Primary care physicians can offer their services directly to their patients through direct primary care (DPC), without involving insurance companies or other third parties. Primary care services include consultations, exams, lab tests, and care coordination345 for a monthly or annual fee. As a result of having fewer patients and more time for each visit, DPC practices typically provide more personalized and comprehensive care.
People with eye floaters can benefit from DPC in several ways, including:
Regular and longer visits with your primary care physician, who can assess your eye health, provide treatment options, monitor your symptoms, and offer education.
Having no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance for primary care services means that you pay less out of pocket, and you do not have to worry about prior authorization or claim denials.
Stay in touch with your physician through telehealth services, such as phone calls, emails, or video chats.
Enhanced coordination of care with your specialists, such as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and neurologists. Your DPC physician can communicate regularly with them and share your medical records electronically.
People with eye floaters can benefit from DPC in the following ways:
Having a closer relationship with your primary care physician, who can learn more about you and understand your needs. You can also contact them at any time if you have questions or concerns.
DPC physicians can address not only physical problems, but also mental and emotional well-being, as well as help you with lifestyle changes like nutrition, hydration, stress management, and stopping smoking.
Having more input and control over your treatment options, as well as the freedom to choose the DPC practice that meets your needs and values.
Enjoy more convenience, flexibility, transparency, and respect from your DPC physician, as well as more convenience, flexibility, and transparency.
A personalized eye floaters management program from DPC can improve your quality of life and health outcomes.
Providing individualized treatment plans based on your medical history, current medications, allergies, and goals.
Offering access to therapies and technologies not covered by insurance or available in traditional practices.
Monitoring your eye health and function with regular eye exams.
The prescription of medications or supplements that can reduce or prevent inflammation of the eyes.
In some less-serious cases, self-care steps may be helpful. They include: Relaxing; Giving a massage; Eye exercises; Limiting TV and screen time; Wearing sunglasses; Sleeping well1.
We can refer you to education programs and support groups that can assist you in coping with eye floaters.
For people with eye floaters, finding a health care model that works for them can make a big difference in their lives. Leonardo da Vinci once said that the eye sees things more clearly in dreams than the imagination awakes. For people seeking more personalized, comprehensive, and affordable primary care, DPC can be a viable option.
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