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If i ignore eye floaters, will they go away on their own?
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No: Floaters may wax and wane but never go away entirely. New floaters should prompt you to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
Answered 1/24/2013
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Sometimes: Yes. I have seen floaters that disappeared in patients who i told to come back in six months. Some floaters do persist and create a nuisance. Thankfully, most don't.
Answered 3/29/2013
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