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I have developed an eye floatie that looks like a curled hair. it is stationary off to the side of my sight. should i have it checked out?
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Vitreous detachment: What you describe is classic for a vitreous detachment. The back of the eye is filled with a jelly-like substance called vitreous. Over time, it becomes more watery and separates from the retina. Uncommonly, that separation can cause a tear in or detachment of the retina. I would have it evaluated, just to be certain.
Answered 3/24/2015
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Absolutely - ASAP: Absolutely. While most floaters are often associated with normal age-related changes of the vitreous gel (posterior vitreous detachment), these changes can be associated with more serious conditions such as a retinal tear or a retinal detachment. Prompt evaluation is required to rule out these conditions and others, and to treat any problems, if present quickly. See your ophthalmologist asap.
Answered 8/13/2013
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