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Sudden Floaters
One day I woke up and saw 7 to 8 floaters in both the eyes, it was sudden but this is like permanent now. Sometimes When coughing or vomiting i see stars like dots so many for 2 to 3 seconds. I went to an eye doctor and he said there is no hole or tear in the retina...but this is fearing and bothering...how come so Many floaters come suddenly? Is it normal ? And is there be a day when i stop seeing them ? I have early dry maculopathy and dot cataract in both eyes.
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Floaters are shadows caused by tiny specs in the jelly like matter that fills up the eye behind the lens. The shadows are seen as the particles move across the field of vision. During coughing there is a violent shake up and the shadows seem to increase. Dot cataract can increase the number of shadows as there is additional scattering of light. Get a retinal periphery examination done regularly.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Retina specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
If you notice increase in number of floaters or flashes then consult nearby ophthalmologist and get retina evaluated as soon.
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Dr. Radhika Sangitrao
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to be careful about flashes. If you see them get an early retinal check up. Also get a follow up done after a month.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist for dilated eye examination
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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