Eye Floaters

[PUZZLDY5]

I have these tiny black spots in my right eye. I can see them but when I try to focus on them they "float" away. From what I understand they are not harmful just really really annoying. Doctor told me to let him know if I am seeing light flashes. He said that is the sign of something more serious. Nope no flashes just spots. Anyone else have "eye floaties"?

 

[taylor3297]

I have these tiny black spots in my right eye. I can see them but when I try to focus on them they "float" away. From what I understand they are not harmful just really really annoying. Doctor told me to let him know if I am seeing light flashes. He said that is the sign of something more serious. Nope no flashes just spots. Anyone else have "eye floaties"?

Have your blood pressure checked. Floaters can be a symptom of high blood pressure.

 

[JessicaR]

I had them for years then one day gone. So annoying though. The eye doc said they are harmless. When I was out in the sun they were more predominant.

http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm

 

[WDWBarb]

My father has these. They were evetually diagnosed as some kind of fungus (yes, I said fungus!) that grows in the eyes of many people who grew up in the Ohio River Valley. From what I understand, it's treatable. It apparently takes a lifetime to manifest to where you can "see" them.

 

[PUZZLDY5]

(yes, I said fungus!)

Wow! Thankfully I didn't grow up in that area. Eye fungas. Really?? I'll bet he was surprised.

 

[meliss8599]

Yes! They are most annoying/noticeable when you're looking at a white or very light background. Over time they're supposed to eventually sink down and not be visible anymore but I've had mine for years.

Until she found out what they were, my grandma used to swat at hers thinking they were gnats flying around LOL!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Was the doctor that saw you an eye doctor and did he dilate your eyes? DH is an optometrist and flashes and floaters are two of the more serious things he sees. They can mean a detached retina.

If you saw an eye doctor, I wouldn't worry. But if not, I would see one sooner rather than later.

 

[PUZZLDY5]

Was the doctor that saw you an eye doctor and did he dilate your eyes? DH is an optometrist and flashes and floaters are two of the more serious things he sees. They can mean a detached retina.

If you saw an eye doctor, I wouldn't worry. But if not, I would see one sooner rather than later.

I saw my regular doctor. He said that they were harmless unless I start seeing a flash of some sort. How does one "fix" a detached retna. Or can they even be fixed? Like I said in my OP they are more annoying than anything.

 

[Imzadi]

it's probably pollen granules. My allergies were killing me today until I finally took a Zyrtec.

 

[jackemail]

Plenty of floaters...and yes, I have been to specialists because I have already had a detached retina (which is repaired with laser surgery). Plain old floaters are nothing to worry about...and believe me, you KNOW when you have a detached retina!

 

[mum4jenn]

I have had floaters since I was a young child and I have lived in GA all my life. I was always told they were harmless.

 

[PebblesMK]

Plenty of floaters...and yes, I have been to specialists because I have already had a detached retina (which is repaired with laser surgery). Plain old floaters are nothing to worry about...and believe me, you KNOW when you have a detached retina!

My dad had floaters out of nowhere, but not the flashes, however since he was leaving for Florida two days later, he had it checked. He had a detached retina. He didn't notice anything other than the floaters. He ended up getting it fixed, missed his trip to Florida and spent 3 weeks face down while healing. When it comes to eyes, I wouldn't mess around. Have it checked out just in case.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Was the doctor that saw you an eye doctor and did he dilate your eyes? DH is an optometrist and flashes and floaters are two of the more serious things he sees. They can mean a detached retina.

If you saw an eye doctor, I wouldn't worry. But if not, I would see one sooner rather than later.

I agree, my eye doctor sent me to a retina specialist and he has been following me for over a year with more and more time in between visits. My husband had a detached retina years ago due to an injury. I did have flashes and even though I had HBP, it is under control. I would go to a speicalist just to be safe and have your eye dilated.

 

[Buckalew11]

I've had floaters for years. Over 20 now. No flashing, not signs of detached retinas but that is what they said to beware of.

I don't have HBP. At about 21 when diagnosed, doc said they were a sign of age. gee, thanks. *rolls eyes*

 

[Aimeedyan]

I've had them for years - since my late teens/early 20s. Yearly eye exam always confirms they are harmless.

They were annoying in the beginning but now I don't really even notice them.

 

[nmmom95]

I have floaters and my eye doctor said they are no big deal. I have an autoimmune that can affect your eyes and my rheumatologist isn't concerned, either. I used to get "flashes" before a migraine.

 

[SaraJayne]

I've had floaters for years...and my optometrist has never been concerned about them.

 

[Feralpeg]

I've had floaters for years. Over 20 now. No flashing, not signs of detached retinas but that is what they said to beware of.

I don't have HBP. At about 21 when diagnosed, doc said they were a sign of age. gee, thanks. *rolls eyes*

That's me! I've had them for a long time. I don't notice them that much anymore unless I'm looking at something light in color or into a bright light. It's part of aging. Eventually, something at the back of every-one's eyes pulls loose. This is normal. Prior to this happening, little pieces dislodge. My doctor told me I'd not even know when the entire thing finally dislodges.

By the way, I do not have high blood pressure.

My doctor did say that if I ever saw a shower of bright lights, that is a sign of a retna detaching. In such case, medical attention is needed right away.