when i blink, i see a black spot in the corner of my left eye. should i be worried?

Question

I am 21& having floaters for 2yrs, i see a black stationary spot in the corner of my left eye when i squint very very hard, could this be a retinal tear?

Answer 1

Maybe: This may signifiy a problem with the retina. When you blink it stresses the retina with rapid changes in light intensity and may uncover a weaker spot. Should be looked at with a dilated examination by an ophthalmologist.

Answer 2

Floater: If the black spot moves with blinks, then it's likely in the vitreous. If not new and only one without flashes or decreased vision, may not be anything serious. If it's a fixed black spot, then should be checked out for a potential retinal or brain problem.

Answer 3

Best to see your doc: Assuming this brown spot is on the cornea, it could be a stain or rust-ring from a metallic foreign body. See your ophthalmologist to give you a definite diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answer 4

Pigment in the eye: You must see an opthalmologist to make sure it is a beniign coloration rather than a concerning pigmentation that needs urgent attention.

Answer 5

More information: Are you tlaking about bubbles on the surface of your eye? This can be caused by an infection, or by a reaction to something that got onto your eye, such as pollen. If you have a vision of bubbles, but there is nothing on the eyeball, this is a problem with your retina most likely and both problems could be an emergency. Please see your eye doctor asap.

Answer 6

Cysts: Most likely it is a cyst in the clear layer if the eye called the conjunctiva. Eye drops can help clear it, sometimes surgery is needed.

Answer 7

Nothing or surgery: If it is not causing any problems[head posture] one can watch.Surgery can be done to improve.

Answer 8

Brown's syndrome: Depending on the cause, a steroid injection or surgery to relax the tendon can be considered.

Answer 9

Spasm: Of accommodation. I advise an eye exam.

Answer 10

Blurry vision: Your question is nonspecific. I would see an eye doctor to determine the cause of the blurred vision and to treat it appropriately.

Answer 11

Time to find out: If this is a new issue you need to get in to see an ophthalmologist soon to find out why. It can represent a treatable medical or eye condition you don't want to ignore. Over time (months to years) your brain may decide to turn off the image from that eye permanently.

when i blink, i see a black spot in the corner of my left eye. should i be worried?

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