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Can i have floater in my eye due to fatty liver from alccohol abuse? i'm 26 if so how can it go away eye doctor says don't worry but it bithers me

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Surgery: The only way to get rind of floaters is to have them surgically removed by a retinal surgical specialist.

Answered 2/27/2013

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Alcohol abuse and fatty liver do not cause floaters. Most cases of floaters will slowly get better over time.

Dr Larson agreed

Answered 2/28/2013

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