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I started experiencing floaters when i glance on white objetcs, compoter screen and in sunny weather about a week ago. i have never experienced them before and i am myopic. schall i be worried? how can i make them disapperar? thank you for your help?

Q: i started experiencing floaters when i glance on white objetcs, compoter screen and in sunny weather about a week ago. i have never experienced them before and i am myopic. schall i be worried? how can i make them disapperar? thank you for your help?

: Get a dilated eye exam from an opthalmologist or optometrist to put your mind at ease

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Dr. George Yanik answered

Get a dilated eye exam from an opthalmologist or optometrist to put your mind at ease

Answered 2/4/2023

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A member asked:

I started experiencing floaters when i glance on white objetcs, compoter screen and in sunny weather about a week ago. i have never experienced them before and i am myopic. schall i be worried? how can i make them disapperar? thank you for your help?

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