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A member asked:

If eye rubbing can cause floaters then wouldn't very young people have them as well and wouldn't they be more prevalent in people with allergies?

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Not true: Eye rubbing cannot cause floaters.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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