Ive got "floaters" in my eyes permanantly, when I go from a dark room and look directly into the sky or a lightly coloured surface (or wall etc) I see small floating things on my eyeballs, if that makes sence?
I went to the doctors a while ago and he said they are fairly common and there is no treatment, apparantly its caused by sneezing too hard?
Im not sure if he was bull shitting me, he didnt seem sure, anyone else got this problem, its actually affecting my life, I cant even read a book/magazine sitting in the light, never mind outside, as these floaters get in my view all the time. Plus they seem to of gotten worse the last year after having my daughter. Not sure if this is relevant?
2006-06-25 01:02:11 · 10 answers · asked by Hannah 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just found this on google ;
Floaters and Flashers
by Judy Prevost
Floaters
Floaters are actually cellular debris within the vitreous, the jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of the eye. They may be seen as strings, streaks, clouds, bugs, dots, dust, or spider webs. These objects appear to be in front of the eye, but they are really floating in this fluid, and at the same time, casting their shadows on the retina, the light sensing inner layer of the eye. The debris could be made up of blood, torn retinal tissue, inflammation, vitreous detachment, or could simply mean a normal aging change in the vitreous. Floaters could also signify retinal tears that might be threatening for vision loss.
The vitreous fluid degenerates during the middle age years, often forming minute debris within the eye. Floaters are also often noticed in people who are nearsighted (myopic), and those who have been operated on for cataract or Yag laser surgery.
2006-06-25 01:12:40 · update #1
If its really bothering you, get your GP to refer you to an eye specialist,
Floaters occur as you grow older. The vitreous humor thickens and clumps , floaters result from the clumped vitreous gel. Sometimes pregnant women see spots caused by little bits of protein trapped within the eye. Eye injury or breakdown of the vitreous humor may also cause spots and floaters
Most spots and eye floaters are merely annoying but harmless when they temporarily enter the field of vision, and many fade over time.
People sometimes are interested in surgery to remove floaters, but doctors are willing to perform such surgery only in rare instances.( risks tend to outweigh benefit!)
If you suddenly see new floaters, or eye floaters accompanied by flashes of light or peripheral vision loss, it could indicate serious conditions e.g. diabetic retinopathy; vascular abnormalities such as retinal hemorrhages or carotid artery disease, or the beginning of a retinal detachment. The retina can tear if the shrinking vitreous gel pulls away from the wall of the eye. This sometimes causes a small amount of bleeding in the eye that may appear as new floaters , then you should go to the doc immeditely.
2006-06-25 01:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by ANGEL-T 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has dead cells that fall into their eyes occassionally that causes them to see things 'floating' past their eyes but it sounds like you have it a lot more than other people. I would suggest you make an appointment with another doctor and get a second opinions and also get your eyes tested by an optician too. You have to be pushy with some doctors to get them to take you seriously which is annoying but if its affecting you this much definately go back and ask for more to be done to help you.
2006-06-25 08:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by seaside_girl_03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have floaters in my eyes too, you need to see a retina specialist, there is a degenerative disease called Punctate Inner Choriodopathy that is prevalant in Myopic females aged 18-40. You need to see a specialist!!
2006-06-25 11:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get them too! I thought i was the only one! I wear glasses which, by the way, doesn't make the slightest bit of differencre so at least you know its not down to poor eyesight.
I have shapes that shift in my vision too but the really weird thing is, that most of mine are shaped as question marks! Now THAT is freaky! Just get used to having them. I dont think there is any cures unfortunately.
2006-06-25 08:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have floaters and I was told they are quite common. However...when I first discovered I had them, I noticed them because I was paying attention and looking for them. After awhile I stopped doing that and now I notice them only once in a great while. Your brain somehow sifts them out of the way for you eventually so they don't appear so predominant. Don't stress over it for sure.
2006-06-25 08:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was 5 years old..still remember it to this day...A baseball going hhmmmmm....50mph..hit my left eye.....shattered my eye basically.... Now..my eye is fine...but since I was a little kid.. I noticed this one floater..that to this day.. has the same shape as it did 20 plus years ago..
I know have better than 20/20 vision
2006-06-25 08:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by RUNINTLKT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to your Doctor, because they have loads of patients with all sorts of problems..Go to an eye specialist!! They should be able to understand your problem better.
2006-06-25 08:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that happens to anyone when the eyes are trying to adapt to different lighting. but not so sure. see another doctor about it.
2006-06-25 08:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a second opinion soon maybe an eye specialist
2006-06-25 08:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by nina s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read this is common in Siamese twins.
2006-06-25 08:12:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋