Eye Problems (sorry for the vanity )

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[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Do any of you suffer from "floaters" in your eyes? I'm finding it increasingly difficult with my vision.

Is there a remedy for this?

I have noticed that my vision has deteriorated significantly the past few years.

Just want some input.

[UnwashedPeasant]

For Macular Degeneration, take Lutein with Zeaxanthin. It is dirt cheap here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IR85AOS/

Test if you have Macular Degeneration:

Cover one eye, and look at the dot in the image below.

1. Do any of the lines in the grid appear wavy, blurred or distorted?
2. Do all the boxes in the grid look square and the same size?
3. Are there any “holes” (missing areas) or dark areas in the grid?
4. Can you see all corners and sides of the grid (while keeping your eye on the central dot)?

Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amsler-grid.pdf

[fireman15]

I have some issues with floaters, but have off and on problems with CSR, Central serous retinopathy. It sort of mimics macular degeneration and can be very disruptive when it acts up. It distorts my vision and causes dark spots in the center of my field of view.

It is actually caused by what are like pimples in my retinas which causes separation from the nerves from the surface of my retinas. I generally have attacks when I don’t get enough sleep, eat badly, and am stressed out. I also have to stay away from all corticosteroid medications such as prednisone and even anti-itch creams.

I thought that if you are having disruption in your vision it might be a little more than just floaters like my problem with CSR.

[Jack Hammer]

Yes, Jack Hammer has ‘em. Started a few years ago (currently in my mid-sixties). They come and go.

Nothing to worry about. You’re (We’re) just getting old, Chief.

[SaxxonWoods]

Thanks! I have floaters but passed that test 100%.

[iowamark]

You don't say when was the last time you saw an Ophthalmologist. If your "vision has deteriorated significantly the past few years" you really need to see one.

[reg45]

I have floaters. I have also had two retinal tears. My ophthalmologist advised me to get a thorough eye exam whenever new floaters show up.

[FredZarguna]

Probably not serious, but if you haven't been to an ophthalmologist for a while you should see one. Here's the reason: floaters are the result of cells sloughing off the back of the eye as the vitreous humor starts to crystallize with age. For most people, this is part of aging, but, if the cells pull away too fast as a result of trauma or too sudden of a change in the vitreous, the retina can be pulled off, causing a detachment.

For most people this really isn't an issue, but you should see a doctor -- not an optometrist -- to be sure.

There is not much that can be done except for a vitrectomy. Under ordinary circumstances a retinal specialist would only do a vitrectomy if your retina actually detaches, because in that case there is no other choice. In that case the fluid is drained out in order to push the retina back onto the back of the eye. For people who only have floaters, that's too radical an operation, and it would only be undertaken in VERY severe cases.

As some other people have mentioned, it may not be floaters that are causing deteriorating vision. Have you been checked for cataracts? Again, this should be done by a real doctor, and not by an optometrist. Optometrists are used to doing refractions, and can easily miss the reflection caused by a beginning cataract.

[Bob434]

bump for later

[Mount Athos]

thanks for the supplment suggestion.
I don’t normally take supplements but one side of family has macular degen commonly so maybe i better take this one.

[Nifster]

It is a sign of age. If it is extreme it can also be a sign of eye problems.

Don’t ask us. Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist and get evaluated

[Mastador1]

Wow, someone asks for help with something that might indicate serious health issues and you off them what?

[RAY]

See a retina doctor.

[Secret Agent Man]

IF it has gotten noticeably worse the last few years - like you never had them before and you do now - you need to be checked out. You don’t want to ignore eye problems that cause floaters.

[wally_bert]

Always had them as far back as I can remember.

Those were the least of my vision problems.

Chronic nearsightedness, mildly colorblind, and diplopic/strabmisus made life rather tough growing up.

Lasik fixed the first problems. The second I’ve had to live with. As for the third, the quacks just apparently never cared very much. I usually get blank stares.

I learned how to adapt and manage as a kid. Sometimes it is still hard for a few moments though.

Wonder what I did to rate getting stuck with those problems from the beginning.

[jazzlite]

I have had floaters and flashes in my vision. It was vitreous detachment. I don’t have them so much anymore. You should get your eyes checked. Lots of people have these.

[trebb]

Get professionally checked. There is a procedure that can remove floaters but it usually won’t be done unless the inconvenience is very advanced and seeing is a real problem because there’s always the risk of retinal detachment. Having had a totally detached retina, I can tell you that I can abide with the floaters in my “good” eye.

[mad_as_he$$]

Get yourself to an MD that is an eye Dr. immediately. Floaters themselves are natural but is sounds like you have something else going on.

[DPMD]

Experiencing the same, been told by an ophthaldadada that it’s the vitreous separating from the retina, is normal, is usually age related, and we just have to live with it.

[Faith65]

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[outofsalt]

I get floaters if I don’t eat enough fiber.

The reason your eyes get worse as you get older is God’s way of keeping marriages strong.