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Is there any risk in having eye floaters your whole life?
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Yes, but small: Eye floaters are generally a common part of the aging process. Rarely, a floater may indicate an eye problem. New floaters or changes in your floaters should prompt an evaluation with your eye doctor.
Answered 12/3/2012
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No risk usually: All new floaters warrant a dilated fundus exam to evaluate for retinal tears. Having floaters for a long time is not unusual. If there is no retinal tear or detachment, then there is no risk to having a few floaters.
Answered 3/30/2013
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