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Is there a possibility eye floaters can be genetic, especially at early age onset?
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No: This is called a posterior vitreous detachment. The gel inside your eyes, vitreous, has partially liquefied ; is pulling away from the retina which lines the back of your eye. This is a normal with aging. This causes floaters. The only "genetic" predisposition are some rare conditions associated with high myopia and predisposition to retinal tears and detachment.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Genetic: Influences play a role in the development of the axial length of your eye. This in turn can predispose one to vitreous detachment and subsequent vitreous floaters. The longer your axial length, the higher the frequency.
Answered 12/12/2013
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