Question 1

can you get eye floaters with a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: you would have to have a very serious sinus infection to causes new floaters

Question 2

lots of floaters after eye infection.but mine seem to be large and chang their shape as i move eyes back an forth.do floater stretch out in a line?

Accepted Answer

No: Floaters can change shape size and location however new floaters should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist as they can be a sign of a very serious eye problem.

Question 3

a couple times this past week ive had eye floaters (like visual migraines), as well as a curtain of darkness (bottom half my left eye) that lasted about 30 seconds. ive also had a shoulder pain, low bp and a sinus infection this week. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Some directions: 1. Eye issues: see ophthalmologist, get general exam and evaluation for glaucoma.
2. Sinus: contact doctor and consider antibiotics?
3. Misc.: discuss shoulder and BP with your doctor.

Question 4

would a herpetic eye infection cause you to see floaters ? been seeing them in eyes since 2008 ..

Accepted Answer

Rarely,but: You would have other symptoms  with this like phtophobia. Floaters are a  different entity than the herpetic eye infection.

Question 5

could little increase in floaters in eyes be a sign of a recent of a hiv infection 57 days combo cmia bloodantibody antigen p24 result negative (0.07)?

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NO: Sounds like you are concerned about HIV....strongly suggest you have a frank conversation with your PCP Primary Care Provider) about your fears..safe sex practices etc.
A" word to the wise"
Hope it's helpful!
Dr Z

Question 6

i have eye floaters in both eyes, have noticed them from being a teenager now in my early 30's, they seem more pronounced should i get them checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there has been a change in your floaters, then an eye exam by an ophthalmologist is advised.

Question 7

sometimes when im just relaxing i see like eye floaters, i thought it was just hair at first but i move my eye around and it moved its only when i look around at times what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: A few floaters are normal. If the floaters increase or you get flashes, see an ophthalmologist.
Visit this site for more info: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/floaters
Wish you good health!

Question 8

how do i ignore eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

Time: It just takes time! if they are in the center of vision and you can't ignore them, consider a floater surgery to remove them.

Question 9

what is done for eye floaters?

Accepted Answer

Observation: Most floaters are benign and can be annoying but not dangerous.  A few, especially of recent onset can be a clue to underlying retinal problems like detachment and bleeding.  If your floaters are new, see your ophthalmologist for diagnosis.

Question 10

what makes eye floaters worse?

Accepted Answer

Eye floaters: Typically floaters are composed of protein pre-cipitates in the vitreous.  These arise naturally with age, but can occur early due to certain conditions in which the vitreous is abnormal.  Violent agitation of the vitreous is one way that floaters may arise and seem worse.  Injection of medication in the eye for conditions like macular degeneration is also a cause.

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Can you get eye floaters with a sinus infection?

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Lots of floaters after eye infection.but mine seem to be large and chang their shape as i move eyes back an forth.do floater stretch out in a line?

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A couple times this past week ive had eye floaters (like visual migraines), as well as a curtain of darkness (bottom half my left eye) that lasted about 30 seconds. ive also had a shoulder pain, low bp and a sinus infection this week. ideas?

A member asked:

Would a herpetic eye infection cause you to see floaters ? been seeing them in eyes since 2008 ..

A member asked:

Could little increase in floaters in eyes be a sign of a recent of a hiv infection 57 days combo cmia bloodantibody antigen p24 result negative (0.07)?

A member asked:

I have eye floaters in both eyes, have noticed them from being a teenager now in my early 30's, they seem more pronounced should i get them checked?

A member asked:

Sometimes when im just relaxing i see like eye floaters, i thought it was just hair at first but i move my eye around and it moved its only when i look around at times what could it be?

A member asked:

How do i ignore eye floaters?

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What is done for eye floaters?

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What makes eye floaters worse?

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