Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do all people have some form of eye floaters from birth but they can increase with age? possible to have them for a while & not realize it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: If they are in the line of hour central vision, you will not be aware.
Answered 10/10/2013
4.8k views
Thank
floaters: Most floaters begin around age 50-60, as a result of a gradual liquifying of the vitreous body, a jello-like compartment in the back of the eye. They may be very annoying for years before they go away.
Answered 11/21/2014
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Been having increased floaters in one eye along with increased headaches. Floaters have become very distracting . Should I be concerned? Onprednisone
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have had increase in number of eye floaters.What should I do?Please don't advice to ignore them or get my eye checked for retinal tears as its done.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does smoking a few months cause eye floaters? I smoked 10-20 cigarrettes a day and rarely more than 20. Since than I realised new floaters. Is it possible? Thank you?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it common to have eye floaters at the age of 13/14?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What would cause your eyes to struggle focusing? Onset of floaters one month ago. Onset of stars two weeks ago. Increased eye dryness. Increased night blindness 7 months ago (after giving birth.) Ruled out retinal detachment?
I have had a history of eye floaters. 4 months ago I gave birth to daughter. As soon as I gave birth I had a lots of spots on my vision, they went away after the first day. Is that something I should have went or still go to the eye doctor about?
24 y/o, nearsighted female with two lesions on left eye macula. No major health issues and no family history of eye problems besides nearsightedness. Flashing and floaters began after birth of first child (did have gestational diabetes).
Had a baby 10m ago and a hx of sinus issues. Since birth, sinus issues and left head pressure is horrible. Now many floaters in my left eye and a lot of pressure on and off. Eye dr said no eye issue. Ct scan in apr was fine, what could it be? Tumor?
Floaters, blurred vision, headaches and tenderness in temple around left eye - blind in right eye from birth. Eye tests ok - any ideas as to causes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
