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Does any exercises such as fast running, gym, jumping, weightlifting increase number of eye floaters? why when i run i see more eye floaters?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Possible: A change in floaters should alert you to seek an eye exam.

Answered 5/24/2014

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