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Is it normal to have less than 5 floaters per each eye?can they be psychological and due to anxiety? i barely noticed it today when i was outside?
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Floaters are not psychological. They may be more visible in direct sunlight.
Answered 3/5/2021
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Not unusual to have floaters, especially if there is history of eye procedures or spontaneous vitreous detachment. If troublesome, see an ophthalmologist and have this assessed. As noted, not a psychological symptom.
Answered 3/8/2021
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