I never had floaters in my eyes before, but for the last few days I have had off/on again floaters appearing. They look like greyish dots falling down and then bouncing at times. (I'm 21 year old female).
I was also in a car accident, near X-mas, and I hit my head really hard. I had my eyes checked directly after the wreck, because my eyes hurt. Could it be a detached retina showing up?
I've scheduled an appointment with my eye doctor on Monday, but I'm worried until then.
2007-02-22 18:54:48 · 3 answers · asked by JL 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Hi,
I think it's possible for people at any age to get floaters but not 100% sure. I have had floaters before,and have no idea what causes them. Mine just showed up one day. It was a little black dot that I could always see out of the corner of my left eye. Didn't know what they were until my sister told me. It was a real nusance but I never saw a doctor though. That was 4 years ago.The floater just went away on it's own and I've not had any problems since then. You're definately doing the right thing by seeing a doctor. I heard recently if you have them you should seek medical attention soon as it could detach the retina. Good Luck.
2007-02-22 19:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ღ♥Jeanene♥ღ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-26 06:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floaters are something that has found it's way in the eye and shows up when it crosses the cornea/iris area....you are actually able to see these things. i've noticed more floaters in spring, or entering a place that might of recently dusted. they are odd shaped and it makes you wonder what you've encountered!
now, if you are seeing colored dots, i'd worry.
2007-02-22 19:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋