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What causes spots before your eyes and swiggles at the sides i see sometimes swiggles at the sides of my eyes and spots in front. i do wear glasses
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Most : Most commonly are vitreous floaters. The back of eye is filled with the vitreous humour which is a clear jelly like substance. As we age, this jelly liquifies and can break up ---bits of it floating around in your vision. Rarely this process can cause a hole or tear to form in the retina, so it is important to have a good dilated eye exam to rule this out.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Posterior : Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) sounds scary because it sounds like retinal detachment. It is common and is seen in the aging eye. It causes floaters, flashes of light and squiggles. The smart thing to do is have your local ophthalmologist dilate your eyes and confirm the diagnosis. They can be found at www.Aao.Org.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Any : Any spots, dots, or wiggles can be a sign of a detachment of the vitreous gel in the back of the eye, which is not a big deal...On the other hand, 'floaters' can be a sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment. You should have a qualified ophthalmologist dilate your eyes and make sure that nothing serious is going on!
Answered 10/4/2016
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