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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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I m going crazy for 6 months now - now it is worse. Ordinarily I ONLY go to drs for annual checkups and that is it. Other than being treated for a diagnosis of osteoporosis at 53 years old, I m fine and my bone density is good now.I have good eye site, but I have severe floaters (appear to be bugs, cobwebs, etc, black in color - so many of them particarly in my left eye with pain and now forming in my right eye. It s driving me crazy. I can t take it. Makes me dizzy and it is only getting worse. I ve seen a couple of retinol specialist in Boston and they basically say it is the normal aging process. I have a difficult time believing this is normal and wonder if something else is causing this. I can t live like this anymore. They prefer not to operate. It s killing me and my quality of life.Honestly I prefer not to go on than to live like this and I normally am an optimistic active person. Summertime is my most favorite time of year and I have remained indoors on the weekend.I was given bloodwork by a dr foster at Mersi Clinic in Cambridge. Thought perhaps pain was due to uvetis maybe. His bedside manner was horrible - despite his reputation. I did come out with an ANA positive reading 1:320 speckled. He would not explain it to me - was condescending. I m going to see a rheumatologist at BI in August to see if they can explain the results and wonder if it has anything to do with my eyes.I live alone - divorced - no family - mom passed away 3 years ago etc. I need to find s/o whom I can trust and help me. I iive in Brookline, MA and need s/o who is in the Boston area that can help me to find out what is going on with my situation.My number is 617-734-1676.Karen
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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what is said about floaters is correct. they are degenerative body, you have to learn to leave with them. only thing is it requires annual check up to rule out retinal involvement. look for peripheral detachment hole, or tear. otherwise it is normal. need not worry for such development. prognosis is good.
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Suggest Remedy For Eye Problem

what is said about floaters is correct. they are degenerative body, you have to learn to leave with them. only thing is it requires annual check up to rule out retinal involvement. look for peripheral detachment hole, or tear. otherwise it is normal. need not worry for such development. prognosis is good.