Floaters
Small, dark specks in the eyes that slip away before one can focus on them are a common occurrence. Usually, they become less noticeable as one becomes accustomed to them and able to ignore them.
They are caused by the vitreous gel in the eye shrinking and clumping as it ages, throwing shadows on the retina. They do not require treatment, though they can be annoying.
However, if there is a sudden, dramatic increase in the number of floaters, particularly if combined with flashes of light, professional advice should be sought. If a dark ‘curtain’ appears to descend across the eye, urgent help is required, as this may indicate a retinal detachment. If untreated this may lead to blindness.
The Spider in Barry's Eye caused some excitement in 2011.
Unfortunately I have been the "unlucky" recipient of a floater in my eye recently. I thought it was something that had fallen in while weeding the garden but it would not go away. So off to the optometrist I go & investigations revealed that it was indeed a floater. It is over a month now & has not gone away or gotten smaller but I guess my brain has adjusted to it.
ReplyDeleteIt would seem wise as well as consulting Dr Google regarding medical matters, to also consult Dr JB for perhaps more accurate information.
ReplyDeleteI seem to have so much to look forward to as I age.