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What causes floaters and are they dangerous or warning signs?
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Vitreous detachment: Floaters are caused by the vitreous (jelly in the eye) detaching from the retina (typically a normal change in the aging eye). The vitreous clumps up or develops blurry areas within the jelly causing your floater. Yes they can be a warning sign. If when the vitreous changes, causing floaters, the retina is torn you are at risk for a retinal detachment. You should have and examination.
Answered 2/16/2019
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See an eye doc soon!: Possible warning sign for retinal tearing, bleeding or detachment. See an eye doctor as soon as possible.
Answered 2/16/2019
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