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Black spots

  • 19-11-2010 11:49am
    #1
    slowrun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭


    Hi,
    I'm working & studying at the moment & so have been spending lots of time recently working on computers. As a result I'm pretty tired generally & I've noticed that especially when I'm feeling tired that I'm seeing black spots or floaters.I think I've always had maybe one or two or these when I was really tired but it seems to be worse now.

    I don't wear glasses & I find I can see fine but do sometimes get headaches/feeling like eye strain when I've spent a few days constantly looking at computer screen.I do try to make time for breaks & exercise.

    I want to get the black spots checked out! Just wondering is this a case for a doctor or an optician?
    Thanks!


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  • #2
    endplate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭endplate


    An optician has the tools necessary to look inside your eye. If you go to the doctor they will probably tell you to go to an optician. If you are paying PRSI or have a medical card you may be eligable for a free test. I would suggest bringing a driver with you cos the optician might want to dilate your eyes to get a full look at your retinas. This will leave your eyes blurred for some time afterwards but like a dentist numbing your gums it wears off quickly


  • #3
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Floaters can seem to come and go as they do come and go, floaters can remain out of the field of vision. We do get more or are more likely to get them in the first place as we get older.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eye-floaters/DS01036

    That you appear to be seeing these when you are tired and have eye strain suggests you are tired and have strained eyes rather than an increased number of floaters.

    Optician rather than doctor would be your port of call.


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