Comments on: Floaters http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/ Eye Care Advice & Articles Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:39:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Veronica Dawber http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3333 Veronica Dawber Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:57:57 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3333 I Have noticed ''floaters'' in my right eye off and on for a few years, but very tiny and went within a few hours, Last week they seem to get worse and have stayed 'put' so I went to the local A & E Dept. Eye was examined by a 'Casualty Doctor who thinks it is ''age related'' but has referred me to the Eye clinic tomorrow. which I am happy about. and hopefully will have a good examination with my eye been dilated. Fingers crossed :) Veronica. I Have noticed ”floaters” in my right eye off and on for a few years, but very tiny and went within a few hours, Last week they seem to get worse and have stayed ‘put’ so I went to the local A & E Dept. Eye was examined by a ‘Casualty Doctor who thinks it is ”age related” but has referred me to the Eye clinic tomorrow. which I am happy about. and hopefully will have a good examination with my eye been dilated. Fingers crossed :)
Veronica.

]]> By: Julie http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3224 Julie Fri, 30 May 2008 07:03:49 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3224 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 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

]]> By: Linda Spencer http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3200 Linda Spencer Thu, 15 May 2008 20:38:52 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3200 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. 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.

]]> By: Lesley http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3196 Lesley Mon, 12 May 2008 14:41:28 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3196 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. 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.

]]> By: John Wright http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3132 John Wright Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:23:03 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-3132 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 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

]]> By: Crazy Craig http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2864 Crazy Craig Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:58:35 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2864 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)!! 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)!!

]]> By: Mark Bowden http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2681 Mark Bowden Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:52:35 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2681 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 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

]]> By: loui http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2679 loui Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:58:00 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2679 i had my first eye floater last summer an its really annoying i now have about 3 i have now plucked up the courage to see someone about cause im scared it could be serious.ive read up about it and most serious cases it can be cancer,has this ever happened to anyone.can anyone tell me a good out come to make me feei better before i go get it checked i had my first eye floater last summer an its really annoying i now have about 3 i have now plucked up the courage to see someone about cause im scared it could be serious.ive read up about it and most serious cases it can be cancer,has this ever happened to anyone.can anyone tell me a good out come to make me feei better before i go get it checked

]]> By: daniel http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2612 daniel Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:12:44 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2612 ive had these floaters for years i thought they were normal but now theyre getting anoying so im going to go to the opticians plus have banged my head very hard once or twice when i was younger also never been to opticians in my life ive had these floaters for years i thought they were normal but now theyre getting anoying so im going to go to the opticians plus have banged my head very hard once or twice when i was younger also never been to opticians in my life

]]> By: Rajendra K http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2486 Rajendra K Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:07:35 +0000 http://eyecare.spex4less.com/floaters/#comment-2486 Sir, Thanks for information, It is really usefull I am a 35 year old Healthy Indian (Except Flotters). I just cant understand why these flotters come to me even if I used to follow Health Life Style. Sometimes i think that mt CRT Monitor is responsible for this... totaly confused why I conveived it, what wrong I did? I noticed flotters 4 months ago and saught advice from 3 specialist doctors but none of them could convinced me, actually it is hard to accept the fact that now onwards they will live with me till rest of my life Should I give up the hope that some day they will go away in the same way they came. I know there is no treatment for flotters, but still can't Healhy Living, Healthy Diet, Physical Excercises etc. remove them Is there any instance that flotters gone from someone's life? I would be obliged is I get a reply from you Thanks & regards Sir,

Thanks for information, It is really usefull

I am a 35 year old Healthy Indian (Except Flotters).

I just cant understand why these flotters come to me even if I used to follow Health Life Style. Sometimes i think that mt CRT Monitor is responsible for this… totaly confused why I conveived it, what wrong I did?

I noticed flotters 4 months ago and saught advice from 3 specialist doctors but none of them could convinced me, actually it is hard to accept the fact that now onwards they will live with me till rest of my life

Should I give up the hope that some day they will go away in the same way they came. I know there is no treatment for flotters, but still can’t Healhy Living, Healthy Diet, Physical Excercises etc. remove them

Is there any instance that flotters gone from someone’s life?

I would be obliged is I get a reply from you

Thanks & regards

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