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What Causes Floaters In The Field Of Vision?
Question: This morning I notice many more floaters in my right eye - some large ones and many tiny dots.
Brief Answer:
Please go in to ophthalmologist or ER now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
If you are noticing a "shower" of floaters, i.e. many more than usual, please go in to be seen now. It can indicate a tear or detachment of the retina. If you can't get in to be seen by an ophthalmologist right now, then go to the ER.
I am sorry no one responded to your question earlier. I just got on the website right now. But please go in right now. Prompt treatment can decrease the extent of damage.
It may not be a tear, but there is that possibility so it needs to be checked.
If you are willing, please let me know how you are doing after you have been evaluated.
B. Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
Please go in to ophthalmologist or ER now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
If you are noticing a "shower" of floaters, i.e. many more than usual, please go in to be seen now. It can indicate a tear or detachment of the retina. If you can't get in to be seen by an ophthalmologist right now, then go to the ER.
I am sorry no one responded to your question earlier. I just got on the website right now. But please go in right now. Prompt treatment can decrease the extent of damage.
It may not be a tear, but there is that possibility so it needs to be checked.
If you are willing, please let me know how you are doing after you have been evaluated.
B. Berger-Durnbaugh, MD
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