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Are eye floaters normal for people who aren't old?

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  1. Lia-Zah (ሊያ-ዛ)
    Member

    "Eye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and "cobwebs" that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren't cause for alarm."
    "Risk factors
    By Mayo Clinic staff
    Risk factors for eye floaters include:
    * Age over 50
    * Nearsightedness
    * Eye trauma
    * Complications from cataract surgery
    * Diabetic retinopathy
    * Inflammation in the eye"

    I'm nearsighted and 17. I didn't know that those weird dots and stuff had a name! But I've had them for a while. Like since I was young..er. Is that normal? I can even see them now (I tried to see if I could find one) I guess I just ignore them, but they don't interfere with my vision.

    <I usually see them when I look at the sky but it's usually interesting and I just try to make sure they don't float out of sight for as long as possible.>
    Can glaucoma have anything to do with this? Or is that completely unrelated?
    edit/@ foot: ah ok. :D

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. Inspector
    Member

    Have you mention this to your doctor? You need a Dilated Fundus exam so they can see in the back of your eyes. It is not uncommon to have floaters but it does need to be checked by a doctor.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. Footprintz
    Member

    If you are nearsighted, the chances are elevated that you will have floaters, and age doesn't matter.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. dadnbob
    Member

    If you are concerned go get your eyes check. Better safe than sorry.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. Tyson
    Member

    I have better than average eye sight and have had them my whole life. Most people don't notice them because they never focus at a point where they will be visible. They are mealy a ripple in the ocular fluid. It really is nothing to worry about unless they get to be distracting during everyday activities. This probably means your fluid is to thick and you should mention it to your optometrist.

    Looking at a white wall usually works for me to see them, and I chase them down too. It's kinda fun but when you try to focus on them alone, it would be right over your pupil, it pushes the fluid aside. That's why you can never truely focus on one.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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