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.
The most frequent cause in patients with left atrial myxomas is obstruction of the mitral valve. Symptoms may change as the patient changes positions. Symptoms related to embolization include the following: Systemic or pulmonary embolization may occur from left- or right-sided tumors.