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Video: Asteroid Hyalosis
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Video: Asteroid Hyalosis

Asteroid hyalosis describes white floaters in the vitreous humor of the eye. These bodies are different than the typical floater, and usually don’t cause visual disturbances. They are caused by calcium soap deposits and can be associated diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Though usually visually benign, these rarely cause significant visual disturbance. The opacity usually…