Eye Floaters - Page 3

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, I have and still do experience this visual issue. I also brought it to the attention of my Opthalmologist and was told pretty much the same as what was told to you.

After talking with many of my "up in age friends", I have found this to be more "common" than a "rare" experience. Mine have come in both eyes at different times and in differing size floaters. Where it is the most bothersome to me is when I am ice skating. This distorts my peripheral vision to where I think I might be running into another skater, when none is even fairly close.

I have become more accustomed to it over time, and sometimes if I do certain movements with closed eyes, it actually decreases them, and at times, they are completely gone. Seems to be no rhyme or reason for when they occur.

hckynut(john)

shelbyshelbyshelby · ‎10-28-2017

I have macular degeneration . I have the dry one and there is nothing that can be done. I have floaters also and black spots which I one thought were bugs . I saw my Dr in August and have my next appointment with a specialist in November . All that I can say is never take anything for granted . I continue with my live as before for as long as I have my vision .

shelbyshelbyshelby · ‎10-28-2017

I did forget to say that I have had a series of injections in my retina . It has helped but I am now at a new step .

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

I have Macular Degeneration. It started with the "dry" form in both eyes. Then I had cataract surgery and one month later, I developed the "wet" form in my right eye.

I was immediately started on the injections for the "wet" form.

My first injection was Sept. 2014. I just had my 28th injection.

I was started on a chemotherapy drug called Avastin. They found it to be helpful for the wet form of MD. Then, the following August 2015, a new drug, approved by the FDA, was approved strictly for the wet form of MD. It's called EYLEA.

I started getting the EYLEA every 4-6 weeks. Then, since my vision was so good and my pictures were also good, I am now getting the injections every 8 weeks. That is the longest period of time EYLEA will last, according to the studies.

Someone here said they (or their husband) was getting injections every 10 weeks. I would like to know what they are using, because if I could go every 10 weeks, my Retina Specialist would be on it. He was trained at Bascolm Palmer Eye Institute and is now with a group of 15 other Specialists - each one having a different specialty.

There is no pain with this injection. They numb the eye and let you wait for about 15 minutes for the drops and gel to take effect. Then, when it's time for the injection, I literally ask the doctor "did you do it yet?" I don't feel a thing. He puts a drop of antibiotic in my eye, says "look up and to the left" and I know it's coming but I don't feel a thing. I know the thought is not pleasant but under the right circumstances, there should not be any discomfort.

Same thing with my cataract surgery. I was given Versed. Awake one second and next thing I knew, I heard "all finished".... No discomfort.... I actually could have driven home if I had to.....There were no restrictions. Just the drops for awhile.

Just a heads up to anyone who might have to have injections for the wet form of MD. With the right doctor and everything else, there is no pain or discomfort.

I should add that my vision is 20/20. I do need "readers" since the doctor who did he cataract surgery, put "distance" lenses in my eyes. I just use glasses to read. Nothing else. My Driver's License use to have the "correction lenses" thing on it. Now, I don't even need that.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@bootsanne wrote:
@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.

I go with my sister every five weeks. She gets the MD shots too. She had one yesterday.

She says they don't hurt at all. Her eyes are really numb with all of the drops they give her, but it sure makes me squeamish too.

bootsanne · ‎01-21-2011

@sophiamarie It's my husband who has the wet MD in his right eye and dry in the left. He also started with Avastin but his dr changed to the Eyelea for the past 2 years. He goes every 10 weeks. He has stabilized but it is doubtful that he will ever get to the point of a longer period of time between injections. When first diagnosed dr said possibly he would get to once a year but the longest was 12 weeks before some leakage. Now he has developed cataracts-small ones, so we see another dr for an assessment for removal. Between his issues and mine we keep very busy with dr appointments. Fortunate that we have good insurance.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@Annabellethecat66

Sorry to hear about the troublesome torn retina surgery you endured.

I am 73.9 and had both cataracts removed this passed year. I was terrified thinking about the first one. There was no pain...honestly....before or after. IV by the anesthesiologist for the 10-12 minute procedure ensured I felt nothing.

For the second one, I went in without trepidation.

Please put your mind at ease where this is concerned.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

I remember the day I noticed the first little floater: 9/11.

A few years later, a second little floater appeared and ultimately connected with the first one. I now have 3 little ones connected. They are quite small: I notice them when I wake up as the drapes are bright white.

Since they don’t bother me nor interfere with reading and other daily tasks, they can stay where they are. My eye surgeon says he sees them when he examines my right eye.

Mine seem to want to stay with me, lol.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

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

No they don't. They will always be there but your vision will just adjust and you won't really notice them much. I see a retinologist every 3 months and know very well about floaters and other eye ailments.

"Pure Michigan"

77yangya · ‎06-21-2011

@bootsanne wrote:
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?

Hi @bootsanne, These "Floaters" are created in the womb, meaning you have them since birth. You probably never noticed it before. To my knowledge, there's no way to remove them but they're quite harmless. They can be a nuisance and I DO have them. I've had them all my life and I'm still here! LOL!