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I'm 32 weeks pregnant i have seen a lot of floaters for the past 2 weeks and at 1 point even sitting down i thought i was going to pass out . normal?

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No really!: It is not normal to be seeing new floaters. There are several concerns for the stand point of the eye... You need a complete retinal exam on an urgent basis to make sure there are no retinal tears. There are also the issues of systemic concerns such as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia that may be causing this. You need to seen by your OB urgently!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/6/2017

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Dr. Michael Ham answered

Not normal!: You need to see a doctor. Could be many things. Dehydration. Hormonal. Hypertensive. Pre eclampsia. Possibly normal.

Answered 12/20/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 32 weeks pregnant i have seen a lot of floaters for the past 2 weeks and at 1 point even sitting down i thought i was going to pass out . normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Michael Ham answered

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