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I am suffering from eye floaters and halos around the lights. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from eye floaters, halos around the lights, photo after image, ghost image. First floaters started two years ago, then after 6 to 7 months later. I started seeing halos around the light then ghost image and three months ago, I started seeing photo afterimage. I am reall... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Floaters, photo after-images, ghost images are usually seen in disorders of the retina. Halos are indicative of corneal edema due to various reasons. There are a lot of diseases which can cause such a picture. At the same time, if you only experience these problems o... Read Full »
I have myopia and see black spots and floaters. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old with a myopia of -5.25D in both eyes. I see three to four floaters. I recently got a dilated retinal test and everything was normal. 18,19 eye pressure. I have mentioned all my symptoms below. When I blink at night, I see the small arc of light and I see the circle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description and the results of your recent dilated retinal exam, it is unlikely that you have a serious eye condition such as a detached retina. However, I recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment with your eye doctor... Read Full »
What can be done If I have blurred vision in one eye while the other is closed?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently have noticed a slight blurriness in my right eye. It is only noticeable when I close my left eye, and so I am not sure how long it has taken for this to develop. I am going to see an optometrist and doctor early next week but am currently on the road for work. My main questi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This kind of a picture of eyesight becoming better on looking at specific directions are related to astigmatism. It is a very prevalent and correctable condition. There is no need to be anxious about it. Different reasons cause floaters. A dilated retinal examination... Read Full »
Why do I have floaters and moving lights in the corner of my eye?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting moving light in the corner of my eye and I have floaters. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. These symptoms could indicate the presence of floaters and flashes, which are common signs of an eye condition called vitreous detachment. The vitreous is a clear gel-like substance that fills the inside of your eye. As you age, it can sta... Read Full »
Why do I experience blurry vision and eye floaters temporarily?
Query: Hello doctor,I have recently experienced temporarily blurred vision with floaters. My right eye was very light-sensitive. These symptoms began recurring intermittently every few days and now it is a daily experience. My eye is not visibly different than it was before and is not visibly different dur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing transient visual obscurations (TVOs) or migraine-associated visual disturbances (MAVDs). TVOs are temporary, harmless visual disturbances that can occur in people with myopi... Read Full »
Can spending 10 hours a day at the computer affect the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have always had floaters, and almost like a visual snow which is more prevalent at night. I had anxiety as a teenager and I noticed the floaters after I developed high anxiety. I have a 20/20 vision otherwise. Recently, I developed astigmatism, a very slight case. I spend a lot of time ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to know that you are so aware. I will try to answer your queries one by one. Floaters at this early age, are not common, but the good thing here is that you have got your retina checked and have no tears or lattices. I advise you to keep getting yourself ... Read Full »
I have floaters in both eyes. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I have floaters in both eyes which developed after severe eye infection at the age of 28 with the use of welding light. Previously, I received treatment for stress. I had tablet Cipralex (Escitalopram) 10 mg for around 3 years. Currently, I am not on any such medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eye floaters could be due to eye or secondary to brain. As your eye testing has been normal and nothing seen on slit-lamp examination then likelihood of being it from brain is high. Common eye spots or black spots caused by migraines are sometimes mistaken as floaters. T... Read Full »
I noticed gray threads floating in my eye. What are they?
Query: Hi doctor, One day when I was walking in the snow, I noticed transparent gray color thread-shaped things floating on my eye. Especially when I concentrate on them and when it is bright. I have no other symptoms like blurry vision, eye pain or vision loss. They are very annoying and seem to drift whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Our eye is divided into an anterior and a posterior segment. The posterior segment contains a gel called vitreous, which is made of collagen fibers. In some people, these collagen fibers get meshed, and they start floating in the vitreous gel. When light enters the e... Read Full »
My daughter has eye floaters. Please check her MRI reports.
Query: Hello doctor, My 14-year-old daughter saw a little dot in her left eye (it could be a floater only) about a month ago. She is fine. There is no fever, no headache, no nausea, or pain on any part of her body. When an ophthalmologist examined her, he told us that her optic nerve was elevated. So, he r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The differentials can be MS (multiple sclerosis), ADEM (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis), or other autoimmune disorders. ADEM should be suspected in a child who develops multifocal neurologic abnormalities with encephalopathy-like confusion, excessive irritabilit... Read Full »
Can a 19-year-old have an eyesight of -12?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. The power of both my eyes is -12.00. It is even higher than my mom's. Is this common, and is it very high? I saw the eye doctor, and he said my eyes were healthy, but the high prescription is worrying. I do not believe I see anything different other than some floate... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have high myopia. This high error is not common. If you have a complaint about floaters, then consult a vitreoretinal expert. He will also rule out any retinal tears. I must advise you to keep getting your eyes checked every six months or so. Do not enga... Read Full »