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My floaters are driving me insane!

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So I’m a Type 1 Diabetic and obviously go for my yearly exam to make sure my eyes are healthy. I was just there exactly 4 weeks ago and my opthemologist said she didn’t see any changes in my eyes. She asked if I ever saw floaters, bugs, lights, etc. and I said no just because I’ve always seen floaters here and there for as long as I can remember. 

However, within the past week and a half or so, I feel like I’m seeing them so much more than I used to (mainly when I look at the sky or at a light screen or wall) and I am losing my mind! My vision is 100% besides that, and I don’t have any other scary changes that I’ve read about. I tend to be a hypochondriac and worry about every single thing that happens to me, but I know that with having diabetes, everything should always be considered.

Any suggestions as to whether I should just wait and see if my anxiety calms down or see the doctor? I just feel stupid since I was just there and she said everything looks good, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. 

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  • Wonderwall
    Wonderwall Guest

    Posted

    I am also an hypocondriac and i akso went to the oothamologist last week as i started to see cobweb like floaters in my left eye,had them checked and told nothing to worry about abd in time my brain will get used to them so i will not notice them anymore,they are really annoying so i feel your pain
  • Guest
    Guest Guest

    Posted

    It's probably posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). If you don't have any flashing along with the floaters, you can probably skip the doctor visit until the next time you're scheduled to go, but if you want to be on the safe side, make an appointment right away.

  • bobjameson81
    bobjameson81 Guest

    Posted

    Randall Wong in Fairfax, VA does Vitrectomy for Floaters!  I had my eyes done a year ago and am DAZZLED by the results!  Highly recommend!
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