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Should i see a eye specialist about floaters?
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Yep: Usually benign, but can be sign of serious impending loss of vision.
Answered 9/2/2012
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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 4/18/2014
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