Floaters

[Unregistered]

I was diagnosed with slightly elevated occular pressure and put on eyedrops for it. Pressure is now fine. Visual fields fine, no damage evident, etc.

One thing I've noticed after being on it for several months now that I am noticing more "floaters" lately. No flashing lights or any other symptions. It's just when I look at a bright computer screen, or a flat well lit wall that I notice them. Seems to be more annoyance than anything else. Guess that's the result of being in my early 40's.

Cause for concern? I have a followup appointment with the eye doc in August to check pressures and so on. Any reason to move up the appointment?

 

[bbchien]

So far no alarm bells ringing....I'd guess you to be pretty nearsighted. Floaters in and of themselves are pretty common....

 

[Unregistered]

I had floaters and flashers - still have the floaters. Opthalmologist checked them out; normal with age as the humor dries up (like the rest of us!) pulls away from the retina. Reported at next medical; no problem at all.