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I have 2 dots that i'm seeing from my right eye the thig is, there are times with more of them & they move when i move my eye.sort of like a string.how?

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Probably a floater: What you describe is a vitreous floater or technically a posterior vitreous detachment. The eye is filled with a clear gel called the vitreous. As we age, this gel degenerates, separates and causes these "floaters" they are usually not a problem, however, if they are relatively new or you have never seen an eye doctor, please get checked out just to make sure your eye is ok; have a great day!

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Floaters: Your description sounds like floaters in the vitreous jelly inside your eye. These are common with age, near-sightedness, trauma, inflammation, and other issues. They rarely affect vision and the brain ignores them with time. If you develop a large increase in floaters, flashing lights, changes in vision, then you need to see an eye doctor to rule out retinal issues.

Answered 3/1/2013

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