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Comment on Floaters by Julie

Julie — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:03:49 +0000

I must thank you for all the information on floaters I first noticed mine on holiday two months ago and really beleived there was a hair in my eyes I had not even heard of floaters until my doctor explained but is there really anything to help ? lots of sales on the Website but do they help. good luck to everyone

Julie

Comment on Floaters by Linda Spencer

Linda Spencer — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:38:52 +0000

I have had a floater now for about six weeks and didn’t know what it was until I went to the optician.

Had an eye test today and she said yes you have a floater but was really very unhelpful in explaining exactly what it was, what causes it and if anything can be done about it. Her main interest seemed to be in selling me a pair of varifocals which I personally don’t think I need.

In view of my having had eye surgery in the past I do think this should have been looked at more thoroughly and am going to make an appointment to see my doctor.

Comment on Floaters by Lesley

Lesley — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:41:28 +0000

Hi,
I am 39, and first noticed 1 small black floater last August (at the time I had began to suffer with Blepharitis & Dry Eye i.e feeling of something in your eye, and sore eyes on waking).
Since that time, I have developed numerous floaters in both eyes, some clear, some black, all different shapes which swirl around my eyes all day especially in bright light.
My reading vision and sight test is excellent though (can read the bottom line of the chart), which is one thing I suppose - and shows they don’t really affect your sight as such.
Anyway, the original floater was diagnosed by my Optician - but with the vast increase of them, I was referred to the eye department of my local hospital.
A thorough detailed examination was conducted, whereby I was told that my retinas were healthy, and that the floaters were just “age related and one of those things”, and that in time your brain will just learn to ignore them.
I was also advised to do this regular test, which I would suggest to anyone suffering from this condition. It is a test to make sure that your retinas are not detaching, which if they are you MUST IMMEDIATELY GET TO A HOSPITAL ….
Look at a white blank wall, cover one eye, make sure you can see the whole wall with that eye, no black curtain at either edge, do the same with your other eye, again make sure no black curtain at either side. (if you can see a black edge, get to your Hospital!). Apart from that, I was told, no they can’t be cured, vitamins don’t help and that your sight (if your retinas remain healthy), will not be affected by these floaters. (which is true in my experience).
I do know how you all feel, I have gone from trouble free, fab vision, to this irritating problem. But, there is nothing to be done except work around them, and keep going to your Dr if you’ve any concerns … I agree with everyone who says, don’t self diagnose, PLEASE GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BEFORE YOU DECIDE YOU JUST HAVE HARMLESS FLOATERS - YOUR VISION IS PRECIOUS AND CAN NOT BE RESTORED ONCE GONE.

Comment on Your New Eye Care Advice Blog by Ayesha Davis-James

Ayesha Davis-James — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:57:18 +0000

My 8 year old daughter has recently been diagnosed with myopia. Her father has this and wears extremely thick corrective lens . Can anyone help guide us to exercises that could assist in correcting my daughters’s sight?

Comment on Varifocal Glasses by Denise Davies

Denise Davies — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:48:17 +0000

Hi Mark,
I want to say thank you for all the help you’ve given me with regards to the inaccurate prescription given by a local optician. Had I not ordered varifocals on line from you I would have been left with an unuseable pair, but because of your diligence you gave me a new eye test at no cost and replaced the lenses with the correct prescription at your own expense. I cannot thank you enough and will contine to use your service and recommend you to all family, friends and others who ask where I get my glasses from. Plus the price is well below half compared to High Street opticians.

Comment on Floaters by John Wright

John Wright — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:23:03 +0000

I am a 73 year male, Years ago I had a floater in the left eye which over time faded until it went unnoticed.
However on Monday of this week I suddenly got some floaters in my right eye, also I get in the dark quick flashes to the right side.
I went to the Doctor who could not find anything a miss, I came away not feeling to happy, so I went to the optishioins who gave my eyes a good examination, he could not find anything wrong.He said that in time the problem should improve.
I might add I only wear Glasses for reading.
Question how long would you say I will have to put up with the problem before it deminishes

regards
John

Comment on About by Zamir Akhtar

Zamir Akhtar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:44:13 +0000

Hi,

I came across your website whilst conducting some research for my dissertation which is based on the legal and ethical aspects of internet dispensing.

I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of information that is available. However the only thing i could say from a consumer point of view is that, when the page opens up it is quiet uncomfortable to look at almost like an overload of information that hits you.

Lastly i was wondering if you could e-mail me any key points that may be of interest to me from the great spex debate that you attended.

Any information would be greatly appretiated,

Thankyou

Comment on Buying Glasses Online by Crazy Craig

Crazy Craig — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:12:16 +0000

I heard a radio phone in about online shopping,and in this day and age how you can buy anything and everything online,so much so,you really never nead to leave the house again.
But upto today(ive just returned from an eyetest)i had no reason to need an online optician.
I typed in my search engine “high quality,low price glasses”,the result was clear,im here arent i?
Now all i need is a reason to get out more!!

Comment on Floaters by Crazy Craig

Crazy Craig — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:58:35 +0000

Hi to everybody who is experiencing floaters.I have just returned from my opticians for my eye test,i was quite concerned about my “arms not been long enough to read a paper.”So i am now officially long sighted,and suffering with “floaters”.
I have been re assured that it is quite common,and although in some cases it can be serious,im not that concerned,nor is my optition.
I cant believe that upto around midday today,i didnt know anybody else was suffering with floaters,or even that there was a clinical term for the ilness.Maybe that was my ignorance,because i stumbled on this great site after being quoted nearly £100 for a basic pair of glasses,before today i didnt have any reason to search for a spectacle website.
Im so pleased my search engine got me here,im no longer worried about my eyes,or the cost of new glasses (here you can get designer spex for the same price as basic glasses at your local optician)and online advise from other people who understand your anxieties.
Sorry if this is a long post,but im so pleased i no longer have the worries of pre eye test times.I would urge anyone to get an appointment for an eye test if they have any worries,then bring your prescription to this site,save pounds and have a weight lifted from your shoulders.
Thank you for taking the time to read this(my first novel)!!

Comment on Floaters by Mark Bowden

Mark Bowden — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:52:35 +0000

Dear Loui

Thank you.

Please do not be concerned floaters can be quite common.

However, you have done the right thing by booking in with your optician. Im sure everything will be ok for you.

For anyone else reading this you must consult your optician if you notice floaters. Sure use the internet to find out more about your condition but the first port of call should be booking in with your optician.

Mark Bowden