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I've had a lot of floaters in my eyes for years now but when i press on my eyes they hurt realy bad what is this

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Not normal: that is not normal you need to see your eye doctor. floaters are not norma;. having pain by pressing on your eyes is not normal. so, see eye doctor please.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/25/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a lot of floaters in my eyes for years now but when i press on my eyes they hurt realy bad what is this

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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