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Eye floaters and seasonal allergies? i only get them when pollen allergies set in. is it normal?

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Floaters: Most common it is recommended to have an immediate exam when they first occur to rule out retinal detachment. Typically floaters are not associated with allergies. It is possible you are having uveitis associated with the allergies.

Answered 5/12/2017

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Allergy eyes : I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "floaters", but my patients sometimes do report changes in their vision when their allergies are active. As long as whatever symptom you have is only mildly annoying and is temporary, there's probably no need to worry. But if your eyes get very painful or your vision is really not clear, you might want to see an eye doctor.

Answered 9/17/2018

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Not related: Floaters are very common and come and go depending on the amount of light, the background. There is no relationship of floaters to seasonal allergy or hayfever.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Maybe: Allergic conjunctivitis cause inflammation and "floaters"-protein and lipid on the tear film-different than a posterior vitreous detachment: the gel inside your eyes, vitreous can pull away from the retina which lines the back of the eye. This is a normal with aging. This causes floaters. If it begins to pull on the retina & tears it. Retinal tears can lead to retinal detachment & blindness.

Answered 5/22/2019

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