Ophthalmologists in Kabul have warned that ignoring sudden black spots or moving floaters in vision can pose severe health risks, including retinal detachment and permanent blindness. According to medical specialists, low public awareness in Afghanistan often leads patients to delay seeking professional medical attention.
Ahmad Walid Farahmand, an eye specialist, stated that while not every floater indicates a severe disease, sudden appearances must never be overlooked. He noted that when dark spots appear alongside flashes of light or a curtain-like shadow, they often indicate a tear or detachment of the retina requiring urgent intervention.
Doctors explain that this issue is frequently linked to natural changes in the vitreous body of the eye due to aging, especially in individuals over 40. Other prominent contributing factors include severe nearsightedness, physical trauma, inflammation, and prior ocular surgeries.
Dr. Abdul Wajid, an eye surgeon, cautioned against resorting to traditional remedies such as kohl, honey, or unverified eye drops. He explained that these substances cannot dissolve internal vitreous floaters and may introduce serious eye infections, allergies, or inflammation.
Abdul Wajid added that prolonged screen time, sleep deprivation, and eye strain are not direct physical causes of floaters. He emphasized that distinguishing between benign vitreous changes and critical retinal tears can only be done through specialized diagnostic examinations.
Shima, a 40-year-old patient, shared that she experienced dark spots and blurred vision following an eye injury caused by domestic physical violence. She initially dismissed the symptoms as stress-related, but eventually sought specialized care, urging others not to delay medical consultations.
Reliable nationwide statistics on the prevalence of eye floaters and retinal damage currently do not exist in Afghanistan, prompting medical professionals to demand wider public health awareness campaigns.
Source: Eye specialists in Kabul
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