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What can i use for eye floaters if i don't have a doctor?
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See a Dr.: You must first see an eyemd to make sure that you do not have a retinal tear or other seroius problem associated with floaters. If all else is healthy, then you could take oral Ibuprofen to treat inflammation for a few weeks if the floaters have just started. Otherwise, they just become less noticable with time.
Answered 6/25/2014
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See an eye doctor: Floaters can be associated with a retinal detachment, especially if associated with flashes of light and/or a shadow like area of vision loss. This is a great reason to see an eye doctor for a full dilated exam.
Answered 11/11/2013
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