Has anyone had the following signs below?...I am kind of worryin becaue i have like floaters in my vision like little strings...i plan on goin to eye doctor when i get back home (i am out of town) and i have been praying. i didnt really pay this any attention until i read this...anyone?? someone??...


Eye Problems, Noninjury

Retinal detachment

The retina is a thin nerve membrane lining the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into nerve signals. Retinal detachment occurs when the two layers of the retina, the sensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), become separated from each other and from the wall of the eye. It can lead to severe vision loss or blindness. Although retinal detachment can occur at any age, it is most common in older adults.

Signs that a person may be at immediate risk for retinal detachment include:

* Floaters in the field of vision. Floaters appear as dark specks, globs, strings, or dots that seem to drift through the field of vision. Floaters are often harmless, but a new floater or a shower of floaters needs to be evaluated by a health professional.
* Flashes of light or sparks. Like floaters, flashes of light are often harmless but should be evaluated.

If a retinal detachment has occurred, a new defect, shadow, or dark curtain across part of the visual field that does not go away may be noticed. Because detachments usually affect side vision first, a defect may not be noticed until the detachment has gotten bigger.

Retinal detachment may require immediate surgery to prevent permanent vision loss. Surgery can repair most retinal detachments and restore good vision in many cases

If I were you I would not worry too much. It is very common to just have floaters and that is all that it is. I have had floaters for about 3 years now and I went to a doctor to get them checked out and it was nothing. But I still have to go back every year to get my retina checked just to make sure everything is in place. That is a good idea to see your doc. right away when you get home because if you do have retinal detachment (which I am doubting you do) they can fix it right away. In most cases, it is fixable and you will be able to save your eyesight. I will say a prayer for you to, please write back and let us know how your appointment went! Good luck :)

I'm 19 with perfect vision and I got a bunch out of nowhere about 6 months ago. I went to a specialist and he said my eyes are perfectly healthy. You should get it checked but try not to loose sleep over it because floaters are common. when you get used to them over a few months your brain tends to see though them and you dont even notice them unless you look for them or you look directly at the sky or somthing. I went from noticing them every second to hardly noticing them. Once you start fixating on them they will seem bad and recur. The best thing to do is not let it get to you. I know thats easier said then done.

Has anyone had the following signs below?...I am kind of worryin becaue i have like floaters in my vision like little strings...i plan on goin to eye doctor when i get back home (i am out of town) and i have been praying. i didnt really pay this any attention until i read this...anyone?? someone??...


Eye Problems, Noninjury

Retinal detachment

The retina is a thin nerve membrane lining the back of the eye that detects light and converts it into nerve signals. Retinal detachment occurs when the two layers of the retina, the sensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), become separated from each other and from the wall of the eye. It can lead to severe vision loss or blindness. Although retinal detachment can occur at any age, it is most common in older adults.

Signs that a person may be at immediate risk for retinal detachment include:

* Floaters in the field of vision. Floaters appear as dark specks, globs, strings, or dots that seem to drift through the field of vision. Floaters are often harmless, but a new floater or a shower of floaters needs to be evaluated by a health professional.
* Flashes of light or sparks. Like floaters, flashes of light are often harmless but should be evaluated.

If a retinal detachment has occurred, a new defect, shadow, or dark curtain across part of the visual field that does not go away may be noticed. Because detachments usually affect side vision first, a defect may not be noticed until the detachment has gotten bigger.

Retinal detachment may require immediate surgery to prevent permanent vision loss. Surgery can repair most retinal detachments and restore good vision in many cases


I would go to your eye Dr. Although floaters may not worry some. Retina detachment is very serious and can lead to blindness( I have a 5 yr old blind autistic mentially handycap child)

You would know if something was wrong like a detachment within a few days. That why they say its crucial to get to your docor quick. I still recomened that you go to a doctor but if its been a week or two or longer and your vision hasnt been effected then you are most likley not suffering from a detachment.