A member asked:

I have black floaters in my left eye what is that?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce Stark answered

Changes in viteous: The most common cause of floaters is liquification of the gel in the center of the eye.It may also be hemrrhage related to tugging of the gel on a blood vessel.Itis important u see an eye doctor now because u may have also developed a tear, hole or retinal detachment associated withe floaters.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2018

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

See an eye doctor.: New or worse floaters require an urgent dilated retinal exam by an eye doctor to rule out a retinal issue. Do not delay.

Answered 9/14/2013

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A member asked:

I have black floaters in my left eye what is that?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce Stark answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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