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Hello, Are seeing floaters is some kind of disease and dangerous? Frequently seen floaters from a months. What is the cure? Thanks

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Floaters is due to degeneration in retina. If you are using high power glasses you are prone for floaters. If they are increasing in number and size , an ophthalmologist preferably retina specialist w ...  Read More

I started to get pain in my both eyes from april 2020 and after one month I started to see floaters in my both eyes. They were very less in starting but after 8 months they increased in numbers. I consulted an specialist on october 2020 for the same. He did 3-4 tests in my eyes and asked to come back after 6 months. I don't see flashes of light. An

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Floaters are common issues mainly found in people who are short sighted. It occurs to do changes in transparent jelly inside the eye. You need a comprehensive retina evaluation and if that is normal, ...  Read More

I have been seeing a some floaters , like lines and dots in my eyes (both) for a long time. I have consulted an ophthalmologist who told me that there is no particular treatment for this. Since this is causing some kind of irritation while looking at some plane backgrounds and looking at bright surfaces, i would like to know if there is anything i

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Floaters usually do not cause any reduction in vision (visual acuity on snellen chart). They affect u as much as You let them affect your day to day life. Mild symptoms can be ignored. If u do any exe ...  Read More

Hello Sir, I am seeing increased number of floaters in my vision. In normal environment they are not that evident but can be seen very clearly when i look at the sky. This thing is happening like on and off for last 4-5 months. I already had dilated eye exam in Jan, which came out to be normal. Please suggest if this could be serious or i should

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Hi .. You have has a checkup u said after seeing increased floaters, right ? So wait and watch...maybe another checkup after a month .. If u see any flashes of light or something blocking your vision ...  Read More

I see eyes floaters when see towards bright surface. I have good eye sight without wearing glasses. i Can see even small print with ease. but worry about the floaters which cause anxiety. I am 35 years old.

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Floaters is basically due to vitreous degeneration ,you should consult retina specialist & if there is no retinal pathology ,you should try to ignore it. ...  Read More

Hey , i am 22+ year old male who first saw floaters when i was 19+ . First i had one ring like floaters in right eye , after 1 month , suddenly there were new small small & long floaters in both eyes. Now i have uncountable floaters in both eyes & it's impossible to ignore them . I recently checked my Reina & it was fine according to th

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Hi, floaters are common in myopes. Please continue medication as advised by local ophthalmologist. If floaters are debilitating, you can get them lasered ...  Read More

I had surgery lasik surgery 2 months ago.now i see eye floaters in my eyes.i consult my doctor and he say I am fine.is there any thing to worry about.

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Nothing to worry. They will come down slowly. Pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Had floaters in vision 2 months back and still have that in vision. Consulted an optometrist and was told it was normal for my age (39 years). Today while bursting crackers (flower pot) with my daughter, the bright light stayed in the vision for around 10 - 15 minutes, even after closing the eyes. Much worried about this. Is there anything to do? H

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Hi... From what I understand, you have sudden onset of floaters and flashes of light. This could indicate a vitreo-retina issue. It is unlikely the optometrist would have done a detailed retina evalua ...  Read More

Hey , i am 21+ male with -4 myopia in both of my eyes . I have used patanjali drishti eye drops once for 2 weeks for my eye strain problem due to work on laptop for long times.but today, suddenly I am seeing some floaters in my one eye. Is this because of the drishti eye drop or even if i don't used any drop it would happen ?

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Floaters are usually normal in myopes. But you should get your retina checked in clinic for any problem. For long screen time you can use any lubricating eye drops like refresh tears 3-4 times a day. ...  Read More

I have floaters problem from 1yr. Previously there are 4-6floaters on my right eye. I went to an opthalmologist last November and he examine my retina and said it is ok. But now when I see to the sky and try to count the floaters sometimes it becomes more than 12 and sometimes I found 8-10floaters. What will i do now? I am very nervous by seeing th

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Floaters are usually nonpathological and you will have to learn to omit them. Since your retina is ok then you need not to worry.. ...  Read More

Hi All, For the past few days I have been noticing that eye floaters have increased whenever I see any plain white area, I am an IT person I need to keep seeing my laptop for prolonged hours.. Is there any cure Thank you for any suggestions

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Pl hydrate yourself.Have good sleep.Decrese the screen time. Pl consult. ...  Read More

I got eye floaters 2 weeks ago. I went to a doctor and he checked up my retina and told everything fine also done a OCT and it was also normal. But everyday I am noticing my floater is increasing in size and portraying a bit larger shadow and it is getting difficult for me and I again consulted the doctor and he told me there is nothing to do with

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Continue treatment as advised by local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Eye floaters at age of 24 Is it normal For some time it was gone But again seeing the floater which is a black dot

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I am suddenly experiencing a lot of eye floaters in one eye. Actually,i had taken a medication for something two weeks ago which had caused me some gastric and acidity problem. During that time,one of my eye had suddenly started to pain and vision became bit blur. But then i took a gastric medicine and along side it,i went to an eye doctor who exam

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Please get dilated retinal examination ...  Read More

My mother had her right eye cataract surgery yesterday and it's been all okay lately. But since this morning she feels she's seeing floaters while taking off her cataract operation glasses and she's a bit scared. Is it something to worry about? She doesn't have any other concerns and she's not under medication for any other treatment. Kindly let me

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Seek Retina Specialist advise. ...  Read More

My daughter is 21 years old. She has been regularly seeing floaters in her eyes for 1-2 months. We got retina checked from a specialist. Her retina is absolutely fine. But she still has the same problem. Her number is very high. Is this problem connected with the brain? Should I go for a neurology doctor. Please give advice

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Floaters are common in Myopics.pl have Balanced diet and good sleep. Lpl use glasses continuously. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am seeing flash eye floaters in the corner of the right eye and I have too much pressure in temples area and have difficulty in sleeping,could you tell me the solution.

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May be Migraine. Pl hydrate yourself. Have Balanced diet and good sleep. Pl do exercises regularly. Avoid stress and strain. Pl do Yoga and pranayama and meditation. Pl consult ophthalmologist for fur ...  Read More

One day I woke up and saw 7 to 8 floaters in both the eyes, it was sudden but this is like permanent now. Sometimes When coughing or vomiting i see stars like dots so many for 2 to 3 seconds. I went to an eye doctor and he said there is no hole or tear in the retina...but this is fearing and bothering...how come so Many floaters come suddenly? Is i

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Please consult local ophthalmologist for dilated eye examination ...  Read More

I suddenly am seeing a big eye floater in my left eye since last 10 days. Washing eyes or adequate sleep does not help. I have high myopia in my left eye and a partially occluded cataract. Currently using Genteal eye drops.

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Please take opinion retina specialist ...  Read More

Sometimes while reading if I see trough left eye I feel blurr at one spot remaing is good even right eyes also normal and I feel while seeing a black thread like structure float trough eyes (both) nearly there are two they disturb me is it problem wats the solution for tat

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These are called as floaters which are a relatively common occurrence in people with minus number. Kindly get an dilated retina examination. ...  Read More

I have stable -ve power in my eyes. I have had few floaters in my eyes from 13yrs old but only see them when I am trying to search them against a wall. How many floaters is cause for concern and dangerous to the eyes? Thanks

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May be due to Myopia.Sudden increase in floaters is concern.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.pl take green leafy vegetables and fish and eggs. Pl hydrate yourself. Pl ha ...  Read More

I am seeing floater 2 hours after diluted eye exam Why I am seeing this?? After examination the doctor said the results are okay will I go blind and is it common in young individual

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It will become normal with in 2 to 3 hours.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I went for an eye examination two week for eye glasses. The pressure is normal the optometrist said my eyes are healthy. Now I have a week seeing black floaters in my eyes not severe but really disturbing. What can be the problem.?

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Floaters are usually harmless and don't worry about them...consult a eye specialist immediately if 1. You see floaters suddenly for the first time 2.experience vision loss 3. Associated with flashes ...  Read More

Seeing black spot in vision after seeing bright light such as sun instantly black spot appears and already I am suffering from floater and dry eyes ,,,in examination doctor told all normal but still fatigue and some time bright shadow appears after after using tablet or any screen device why??

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Pl use Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day.,and ocugold, 1tab per day after food in the night.pl do eye exercises. Pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Is floaters in myopia is normal?Because i see some floaters sometimes.I have myopia and my eye power is -3.5 in both eyes.I attached the retina report.Please check is my retina is healthy or not??

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Floaters are common in Myopia.Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam I am facing problem of eye floaters I am irritated Are they serious I am seeing many floaters M worried 😭 Please guide

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Hii.. Kindly get a ophthalmic evaluation at local eye clinic to rule out any cause. ...  Read More

Hey i have too many floaters in right eye so does floaters have anything to do with cancer i am myopic -2 number in both eyes

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Floaters have nothing to do with cancer .Floaters are because of inflammation in the vitreous which is a liquid in front of your retina .Kindly get a dilated retina examination done by a ophthalmologi ...  Read More

When are these eye floaters going to subside I have been seeing many floaters in my vision the doc I consulted says everything is alright what is the problem..

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Retina examination is must if you are experiencing floaters at young age ...  Read More

Hi doctor..I'm under fertility treatment.. Today is 29th day ..since 2days I'm seeing spotting in brown color...is there anything wrong or is it period or pregnancy ..pls let me know

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I have been witnessing floaters and flashes been to the doctor but the doctor said the retina is alright no tear or a hole .I have been used to the floaters but the flashes are annoying when will it subside ...

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The most important thing here is to get retina check up, which you have already done. If retina is ok, then nothing to worry. Just ignore the floaters. Flashes might take a while, but you will get us ...  Read More

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