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Floaters in Eyes

  • 30-09-2007 4:24pm
    #1
    Conor108
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭


    Hey everyone, I'm just wondering if its normal to see floaters at 15/16? I've seen them for as long as I can remember but I'm starting to notice them alot more. Would an optician do anything about it? I've read there harmless and fade away but I've also read they happen in middle-age so what the hell?

    Thanks:)


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  • #2
    empirix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭empirix


    Yeah i had them at that age - still do, cant do anything about them - i was told.I used to stare at lightbulbs when i was younger - to get that kind of blurry blackish effect(bit crazy i know:D ), thats how i got them. Don't notice tham at all, unless i try!


  • #3
    unreggd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭unreggd


    where are they?

    If they're under the first layer of the cornea, maybe laser eye durgery d zap em away! :p


    I have them too, so weird


  • #4
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    They're pretty common, I have a few in my left eye. Kind of like translucent thread. Can't spot them right now.

    http://www.eye-floaters.com/articles-nytimes-p1.php

    Mike.


  • #5
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Floaters are completly harmless, they are only cells and bits of protein.The only time to worry is if there is a dramatic increase in the number or a kinda snow storm effect


  • #6
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,663 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    most people have them but dont notice most the time. They dont recommend surgery as its very risky.

    i think the floaters look like the ebola virus... similar to in that movie Outbreak! :eek:


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  • #7
    JohnnyStones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 306 ✭✭JohnnyStones


    I wouldn't worry about them i have a few in both eyes myself, sometimes i don't notice them, its only if i think about them thats when i see them;90% of the population have them so were not alone!!!!

    :cool: :cool:


  • #8
    Dr Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,427 ✭✭✭Dr Strange


    Oops, for a second I thought I landed in the wrong forum going by the thread title ;)

    Yes, had them for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid I tried chasing them up with my eye but they seemed to almost always drop out of sight once you focused on them. There was another thread on them here but can't find it now. Anyway, nothing to worry about but I doubt you can get rid of them. You'll "overlook" them after while just don't think about them.

    Best,

    Preusse


  • #9
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Is focusing on the floaters a psychological thing? I have a friend who can see them when he's feeling very anxious or depressed, but doesn't see them any other time.


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