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Dilated eye exam: 20/20 vision, no problems but floaters. is 30's young for floaters? why noticing them suddenly? can body reabsorb debris? worried!

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See an eye doctor: New or worse floaters require an urgent dilated retinal exam to rule out serious conditions like retinal detachment. One's thirties in not necessarily too young.

Dr Liao agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Aziz Khanifar answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Should be examined: Floaters can be a sign of a retinal tear, especially if they are numerous, associated with flashing lights, and noticed suddenly. If untreated, this can progress to a retinal detachment. When these symptoms are present, a prompt dilated eye exam is recommended to look for a retinal tear or retinal detachment.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2013

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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 got a dialeted eye exam & the doc. Told me im ok i was even able to read all letters. How am i ok if I have a new floater and im 26 yrs of age ?

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I was seeing a wisp moving in right eye. So I went to eye doc. Dilated eyes, she didn't mention floaters. so what I'm seeing isn't floater?

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History of bad dry eye, floaters & sometimes flashes in 1 eye. Ophthalmologist dilated & put a device directly on eye to look for retinal tears. Found None. Flashes are gone for now. Will this ultimately lead to detachment?

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I frequently have eye floaters. I have been to the eye dr, but did not get my eyes dialated. Would they have noticed if there was an issue of concern? I do work on a computer all day, but I typically have blue light glasses on?

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