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.
Pulmonary embolism - Causes. Causes of pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism occurs when the artery that carries blood to the lungs becomes blocked. The blockage is usually a blood clot, but it can also be a fat droplet, an air bubble or amniotic fluid (fluid that surrounds unborn babies).