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A member asked:

Saw eye floater when watching tv in the dark, thought it was a spider, then a shower of floaters like a pepper shaker was shaking in my eyes.what is it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Several things: With symptoms this complex, you owe it to yourself to call your doctor to help you make sense out of them.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Retinal issue: You need to see an ophthalmologist today. You might have a retinal tear which needs to be treated.

Answered 7/22/2013

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I am seeing a small type like sheet billowing in the bottom of my eye - thought floaters were dark in color.?

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Had OCT and dilated eye exam for what I thought was a floater. All goodNow I think its a negative afterimage. I see it as a dark spot with eye open and light spot with eyes closed. Then it fades away. History of migraines with auras. Thoughts please?

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I have eye floaters. They are like tiny bugs and spider nets and move up and down,left and right. I can also see them with my eyes closed.is it normal?

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I'm 23 and I have noticed floaters in my left eye and constant flashing of lights in my peripheral vision when I'm outside. It's almost looks like a million gnats flying around. Thoughts?

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Why does it seem like my eye floaters are getting less dark and less noticeable? I got them in both eyes since 2 months ago.

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