topic Re: Eye Floaters in Wellness

Eye Floaters

bootsanne — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:14:54 GMT

3 years ago while taking a pan out of the oven, when I stood upright I noticed a floater in my left eye. A rather large one. Immediately saw my opthamologist and a retinologist who both said it was nothing to be greatly concerned about. The floater would either dissolve or I would just adjust to it . It has never gone away and it really doesn't effect my vision, but now I've noticed some smaller ones in my right eye. I have my appointment in a couple of weeks but just wonder if anyone on these boards has a similar issue. I don't have diabetes or high blood pressure. Do they worsen over time?

Re: Eye Floaters

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:21:31 GMT

I've had those for some time. Now I'm sure the cataracts that were so tiny a few years ago now need to be removed.

It's time. It's beginning to affect my eyesight. Not looking forward to it. Only because maybe 3 years ago I had a torn retina.

Getting that fixed was the most painful thing I've experienced. I have had several major surgeries (double knee replacement at same time), major back surgery, and on and on. Nothing compared to that torn retina getting fixed.

So....here we go. I don't think the floaters have anything to do with my cataracts.

Re: Eye Floaters

x Hedge — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:25:30 GMT

No, they get better over time.

I take a med that makes my vessels "leaky" , meaning I bruise & bleed freely, and get eye 'floaters'. Got a dandy in my left eye about 10 days ago. Was extremely distracting for about a week but it's slowly disappearing.

In the past I had a floater that persisted for years, but it finally went away.

Re: Eye Floaters

Carmie — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:29:53 GMT

I get them fairly often. Some look like tiny bugs flying in my face...I have even swated at a few that weren't really there.

Other times, they look like dirty oil with black flecks floating on water. This type is distracting as they can be large. I usually see this type while reading. I need a light colored backdrop to notice them....like white paper. I have one of them in my right eye right now. It is large and getting on my last nerve.

My opthamologist said they are okay. She checks my eyes twice a year. They can also be a sign of a detached retina...I did have a torn retinal that required surgery, but I saw no floaters around that time.

I understand they are quite common. I have never had one that wouldn't go away.

Re: Eye Floaters

ALRATIBA — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:30:30 GMT

My eye doctor said not to worry about them ... and they do disappear over time.

Re: Eye Floaters

Carmie — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:39:07 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 I too had my torn retina repaired on my right eye. The doctor said my left retina will probably tear too...in time. Due to a genetic eye condition I have, it is quite common.

I hold my breath everytime I think about it. I hated that surgery more than any other surgical procedure I have ever had. I wish they could use general anesthesia for it. I do not want a repeat on my left eye...no way!

Re: Eye Floaters

Kachina624 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:39:52 GMT

I've had floaters for quite some time. They are always with me and have not gotten any better. My eye doctor said they probably would not improve and I'd get used to them. They are annoying, but apparently there's nothing that can be done.

Re: Eye Floaters

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:43:16 GMT

@Carmie I know....the pain...it was crazy...right? It sounds like we are exaggerating or being overly dramatic, but unless you've had it repaired...

How about the way the Dr kept saying, "Don't look into the light?" WHAT? The freaking light is the only thing in your eye!

It was terrible....wasn't it? Normally, I tell everyone their pain is different from someone else. Don't listen to other people talk about pain....but when it came to this....well, you understand....

Re: Eye Floaters

SilleeMee — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:54:25 GMT

I have floaters in both eyes. Had them for a number of years. I'm 63. Mine are more like dark, cloudy hazy spots that are more visible when I look at something white or bright like my computer screen right now. They kind of move around and don't effect my vision, just annoying. I think they use to be worse but really when I think about it maybe they aren't any better now but rather just a matter of me getting used them so they just seem better now.

I also have been taking hyaluronic acid powder pure form and that might be why my floaters seem better now. Just cant' say for sure but I think the HA helps with other thing, too.

Re: Eye Floaters

Carmie — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:55:36 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 it was my worst nightmare and I am not a big baby when it comes to procedures or pain.

Don't want to go into detail because some poor unfortunate soul reading these boards might need the surgery in the future.

That said, I am glad the tear was found and could be repaired. Luckly, I still have my eyesight. That is the important thing.

Re: Eye Floaters

millieshops — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 15:59:35 GMT

@Annabellethecat66Maybe your retina condition would have some effect on cararact surgery, but let's assume it doesn't because if that's true, the cataract surgery is a piece of cake in comparison. I had one eye done 14 years ago - all I remember is a bit of pressure, no pain. Having #2 done in October.

Only issue is keeping track of all the paperwork and the eye drops required to ward off any infection.

@bootsanneI also have floaters but mine come and go. Not to worry say my doctors.

Re: Eye Floaters

shaggygirl — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:00:50 GMT

I have one floater that's been there for years, don't even notice it anymore, until times like now when the subject comes up. I also from time to time get little flashing ziggy zaggy white lines, like teeny tiny lightning bolts that don't last for more than a few minutes. I can still see when I get those but they are annoying.

Re: Eye Floaters

Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:11:44 GMT

I have them. It's been a few years. Of all the annoying things that have happened to my body, this I really don't even think about.

I couldn't say whether they get better or worse. I don't notice - I guess I'm used to it.

Re: Eye Floaters

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:16:50 GMT

@Carmie I know totally what you're saying about boo hooing too much because it might scare someone off who needs to get it done. I TRY hard not to do that about anything that's ever happened to me (i.e. double knee replacement, and bla bla).

But you know, I have to admit that it's nice when someone else agrees about the pain because other than that one thing, I can withstand a lot of pain.

Even now talking about it, I feel like such a baby...but anyway, thanks for the "I understand your pain" kind of thing...makes me feel better.

Re: Eye Floaters

bootsanne — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:32:54 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 @Carmie I don't know about your eye problem but can only imagine how awful. My husband had MD in his right eye that requires a shot every 10 weeks. The anxiety on that day actually sickens me. I don't know how he goes through it. I would also need general anesthesia to get through any kind of eye treatment. They can cut me up or shoot me up anywhere on this old body, but when it comes to my eyes, I'm squeamish.

Re: Eye Floaters

IMW — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:33:10 GMT

So sorry for your eye 👁 troubles. My mom had all kinds of retina, cornea and glaucoma, cataract issues.

She had constant infections. Very hard to take.

I had a virulent infection in my tear duct that was torture, surgery immediately cured it and eliminated the pain.

Sending you positive energy and thoughts.

Re: Eye Floaters

Mz iMac — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:45:45 GMT

I had floaters in both eyes after my Macular Hole surgeries. I was lucky because my eye doctor told me some people get them after that type of surgery.

I am embarressed to say that when the floaters first appeared, I thought my walls were being invaded by an army of ants & spiders.

Took about a month for the ants & spiders to "disappear."

Re: Eye Floaters

Cats3000 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:57:37 GMT

I've got floaters. Have had them for decades. My eye doctor checks my eyes once a year. That's it.

Ask your eye doctor whether or not they'll worsen or whether or not you'll get additional ones.

Re: Eye Floaters

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:10:14 GMT

@bootsanne Thank you for your kind words. I know a tiny bit about getting shots in the eye because my best friend's husband has to get them.

It has something to do with his diabetes. I don't understand it, but it's terrible!

A lot of things are all about getting old(er). Our bodies break down, part of living life....

I know quite a few people who had cataract surgery. They all said if you follow directions afterward, not much to it.

I think a lot of people (myself included) are sensitive when it comes to eye 'stuff'....understandable.

I can't think of one thing that's good about getting old(er)...Ha!

I'm still waiting for the 'wisdom' that one is supposed to have when getting old....(so do you get a shot for it? Is it beamed into our heads? When does it happen?)

My brain keeps saying, "You're not old"! But my body says, "Hold on a minute....wait! I can't do that".

Re: Eye Floaters

RedTop — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:11:48 GMT

I’ve had a floater in my right eye for 3 years. It drove me crazy at first, but my mind has adjusted, and I forget it’s even there.

Floaters just happen, they are not connected to BP or diabetes.