This section discusses 5 medical conditions causing Floaters in one eye. A simple discussion of these causes with additional information is below. The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Floaters in one eye.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Amniotic fluid embolism occurs when amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the mother's bloodstream. Why this happens isn't well understood. A likely cause is a breakdown in the placental barrier, such as from trauma.
Amniotic fluid embolism develops suddenly and rapidly. Signs and symptoms of amniotic fluid embolism might include: Sudden shortness of breath. Excess fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) Sudden low blood pressure. Sudden failure of the heart to effectively pump blood (cardiovascular collapse)