black dot floating around my eye

Posted by ale 83 on 2/25/2004 4:18:46 PM.

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by sgintel on 09/05/2004
  
  Unfortunately, I too am experiencing the same exact thing as you. If you hear from anyone with a solution, please advise!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by kathrynd on 10/03/2004
  
  go to your doctor soon it could be nothing but it could be a sign of detached retina
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by cdturner on 10/19/2004
  
  I have had the same problem for about a month. can only notice it sometimes (like when looking at something bright or white). I have noticed that when i move my eye there is a slight delay then it follows the movement of my eye. At first i kept thinking there was something on my nose.
  
  Anybody???
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by hneybee on 01/11/2005
  
  I have this floating black dot.Could it be from blood pressure medication?
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by maghunt82 on 01/12/2005
  
  Go to the doctor. Could be from meds, gloccoma (although I doubt it). Also astygmatism.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Jabrol2001 on 02/15/2005
  
  ya, i have the same thing, but the thing is (hard to explain) but its not in the middle.. like sometimes its at the very corner of my eye.. and somtimes its in the middle of my eye.... but the thing i dont get is when i stare straight (without moving my eye at all, 'focusing') it moves slightly to another direction... like if i look straight i see it move slowly down or left.. And another thing is it grows and shrinks.. like sometimes its kinda like a big circle, not very big but pretty big.. and sometimes its very small... And the weird thing is like i can see stuff behind it.. like if im reading i can still see the words behind the dot.. o yeah and it changes to different shades.. like sometimes its very dark and sometimes its very light.. and its been with me for along time, basicly since i can remember.. plz relpy, gettin a little worried..
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by rj2 on 02/21/2005
  
  Jabro...my son's black dot experience sounds much like yours. You should go to an opthomologist and get it checked out. His are not floaters. The were an early indication of an eye disease known as uveitis. There are some opthomologists not familiar with this disease and others who are experienced. Be sure to ask specifically. We originally went to our family opthomologist who quickly referred us to a more specialized doctor.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by UType on 11/06/2005
  
  what exactly do the doctors do if the tests are positive for floaters/uveitis?
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by fkpho on 01/25/2006
  
  i feel better that i know other people see a black dot, but im also worried
  
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by TheMiz21 on 05/12/2006
  
  I have the same thing in my right eye, at first I thought it was a problem with both of my eyes, but when I closed my right eye I couldn't see it anymore, i've done some reseach but haven't seen a doctor yet, but what i've found is it could be from high blood pressure due to alcohol, or it could be a detached retina, I am going to be seeing an eye doctor soon, so If I find anything out, i'll post another message with my findings.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by flcityann on 06/09/2006
  
  I have had floating black dots for three years now...in both eyes, especially when looking at soemthing white like the sky or a piece of paper. I have had numerous CT scans and been tested by an opthamologist...they all say they are harmless floaters. Hope that makes you feel better....
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by eyeseeme on 06/11/2006
  
  I have tons of these floaters too, I've had them since I was a kid, I'm now 34. I have toxoplasmosis and at risk for retina detachment. Floaters are annoying when you look at something beautiful, like the sky, snow, or lie in the sun with your eyes closed. I try to make a game out of it instead of feeling down, I make them dance and play games, of course that involves moving the eyes quite a bit. I have to accept them and so should anyone who has them. Sides, I was told as you get older in age, your sight will always decrease and floaters for old people are not uncommon.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by ricardoquiroz on 06/14/2006
  
  Hi everyone i am a Bolivian Guy, this is the only forum I found about this mosquito type dot...:) Well the other day this little flying dot have appeared and I was shocked it sounds "cliche" but its really nice to hear that other people have this as well, I have called my eye doctor and asked him about this. He says mainly that it could be 2 things.
  1. Some hit on my head or eye and that the dot is a drop of blood and becuase the eyes shape its showing like a dot. Eventually the dot will disapear cause the blood will be abosorbed
  2. High pressure on the eye and that with some medications it can be treated.
  
  The doctor told me to get an appointment that i should not leave it like that caus eit could be serious. so i will tell you how did it go, anyway good news is that the dot is not on the same place now is much higher like the mosquito is flying away :)
  
  Ricardo
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by sarasota84 on 07/20/2006
  
  Jabrol,
  
  It sounds to me like I experience the same symptoms as you, except my dot doesn't really change shades. The best I can describe it is it looks like it has the imprint of a fingerprint, but its clearish-gray. Mine also moves slowly down or off to the side depending on which direction I look. I've told my doctors about it and they just think its a floater. I try not to think about it and it doesn't bother me as much...except when I look at the sky or snow....
  
  Feel free to email: sarasota84@aol.com
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by mcaceres on 07/20/2006
  
  My son was diagnosed with Coats' disease almost one year ago. Since then, I have researched this rare eye disease and found a huge amount of information. During this research, I found a young man in his twenties that was diagnosed with Coats' and his only symptom was a black floater.
  
  Please see an Ophthalmologist and ask for a thorough eye exam - they will dialate your eyes. Coats' is mostly missed or misdiagnosed. My son passed two years of eye exams without being properly diagnosed. He currently has no vision from his left eye, and we are trying to save his eye.
  
  Good luck,
  Manny
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by tonyonline on 08/07/2006
  
  Hello everyone i have the same problem as well it has been almost 2 years i found a website that they said they sell some kind of natural products that could lead to get rid of the floaters in the eyes, i know how much it is annoying so i wanted to share it with you maybe it will help few, i didn;t yet try it but i ordered the product today, anyway wish you all the best health byeee
  
  http://www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=6
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Suliman on 08/23/2006
  
  Hi all... I think that any person suffering from this floating dot is learning how to be patient… It is really annoying … I suffered from this dot for around 4 months now… I see a grayish dot moving around my sight when I am driving in the day time or when I am reading or looking at a bright thing… at night I forget this problem…
  
  I think that the post by Bolivian Guy, date 06/14/2006, is the best I read for my case… Because I tock some strong anti-biotic for some time because of a lung dieses. Also, I tripped backward and hit the back of my head to a wall. After that incident about 3 days I thought my sight was blurring. I went to an eye doctor and he said nothing is wrong with my sight … Maybe three weeks after I notices that there is a gray dot floating around my sight and …still no solution….
  
  I will be happy to hear any recommendations or comments
  E-mail: river-911@hotmail.com
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by reesebuttery on 08/26/2006
  
  Hello all,
  
  Thank God for message boards like this...because I thought I was the only one.
  
  I am 26 and I see black, more like clearish grey dots in my left eye. It depends on the lighting though, like natural lighting or when I'm at work with the huge over head light on, sometimes out side too or when driving. Mine usually moves slowly down, up, or off to the side depending on which direction I look. I've had this for 4 months now and I went to my doctor recently to have my eyes dialated and he told me that my eyes were perfect. He tested my peripheral vision and then he took a closer look at both eyes with this light. He told me the name of what I have but I can't remember it. (I can tell you all later)
  He told me that:
  1. It's harmless
  2. It's annoying
  3.There's no medicine for it.
  
  I asked him if it could get worse? He said its highly unlikely but there is a chance of possibility with age. Then I asked him can it start in my right eye? And he said yes. I asked can you use drops? He said no. He told me it may go away. At least I hope so because it's very annoying...I hope this info helps.
  
  And if anyone finds a website on this or if your doctor tells you something different, please email me at buttahbaby25@yahoo.com
  
  Thanks and Be safe!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by reesebuttery on 08/26/2006
  
  Oh, I forgot to mention that he said that there is line that leads up to your pupil that is attached to your retina. The line is suppose to be like gel, but when you start seeing dots it means it turned to liquid. I forgot to ask him what causes this though. I may have to call them again.
  
  Hopes this helps.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by reesebuttery on 08/26/2006
  
  Okay, I talked to my doctor and this is what he said:
  
  This is called a condition, not a disease. Basically, when you see dots in your eyes it means there are small cells floating in the back of your eye. The condition has like 2 names. It's nothing serious, but should be monitored at each appointment. He used the word "normal" how can anything that suddenly appears that you never had be considered normal? But he's the doctor I'm just the patient. (smile)
  
  Conditions:
  1. PhotoPhobia
  2. The main name is "muscaezolitantes"
  
  Well, there you have it folks, geez louis...When he pronounced it I almost fell out my chair.
  
  Good Luck!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by bysinger29 on 09/10/2006
  
  My entire field of vision has unifromally positioned black dot in both eyes. They are not floaters becuse they do not move. as I move my eye balls. My Doctor does not know what thy are, but suspectd that they are the result of a weak optic nerve, The dots hav become more numerous.they can be sen on a computer monitor, a glass pain and any other light colored surface.
  
  Did anyone have these and know what they are and how serious they will brcome? Will I go blind?
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Kmitchell on 09/22/2006
  
  I see a dot floating around and it is just in my left eye..it's not black though, more of a grey smudge. Not only that but sometimes randomly I will see bright little ones but they quickly go away. That happened to me 2 years ago and out of nowhere I began seeing the grey one and it is an almost constant thing.
  
  I don't know if this is related but I do see it most often when I am stressing about something.
  
  That's all for now..
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by DC on 09/22/2006
  
  
  "Posted by hneybee on 01/11/2005
  
  I have this floating black dot.Could it be from blood pressure medication?"
  
  Well I am taking Enalapril for high blood pressure and have a black spot only in my left eye after taking the med for a few weeks so it is possible since It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Blood vessels in the eye can be effected too. I will have to tell my doctor next time I see him and then let you all know what happens.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by marashka on 10/16/2006
  
  I too have the same black sort of floating dot in my right eye. I have had it for 3-4 years now, and it comes and goes without being really annoying unless, like somone here mentioned, you look at the sky or snow. I was extrimely worried when i first discovered it. Went straight to the doctor, and after doing a series of tests doc said that everything was fine with my eyes. Couple of weeks ago this dot came back again, so just out of interest i stumbled upon this board, only to discover that this condition is more common than i though before. I truly hope that it is nothing serious, and so far in past 3-4 years my vision has not been affected because of that black dot.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by tammi jo on 11/03/2006
  
  My daughter Mindy asked me to go on the web to find a solution to her dialated eye. She also suffers from the floating objects. Mindy has been experencing both or these for years. Her doc says they are visual migrains. She is not satisfied with this. Do any of you have problems with diolation in one or both eyes? Also I read that this can be a long term disorder caused from the use of extacy or LSD. Has any one used these in the past? I noted that many of the victoms are young adults.
  
  

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  black dot floating on my sight
  Posted by emillan1 on 11/07/2006
  
  I've been seeing a black dot fying around my eye like if it were a mosquito or something..it's not many but one or two , specially when I'm reading the dot comes more often, is this serious? please reply
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by jw321 on 11/25/2006
  
  Hi, I've gt one eye that works and had a huge batch of monster floaters in that one, due to a series of retinal tears several years ago. My Retinal specialist finally did a vitreoctomy and cleared them out - it made a huge difference and now I see pretty well in that eye. 20/25! It was a monstrous risk but I'm so glad I went for it.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Panavision on 02/04/2007
  
  I'm 24 yrs old, I moved to LA a year ago and within a few montes started noticing the dots in my right eye. I'm not nor have have ever been on any meds and I've never done exstacy or acid. I do wear conacts and thought this may be a connection somehow.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by xxdragonflamesxx on 04/17/2007
  
  I too was having issues with a black spot in the line of my vision. I did some research and found a very helpful website that explained it for me. Here is the link.
  
  http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm
  
  Hope this helps some of you. :)
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by belendel on 05/15/2007
  
  Floaters and Flashes
  
  What are floaters and flashes?
  Floaters and flashes are common symptoms that are usually but not always harmless. Floaters are cloudy specks or particles within the eye that seem to float about in the field of vision. They are most easily observed when looking at a white wall. In actuality, these floaters are not in front of your eye, but rather they are floating inside your eye. They are condensations inside the vitreous humor (jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye). Floaters can have different shapes: little dots, circles, lines, clouds or cobwebs. Flashes, on the other hand, are momentary streaks of light, and could indicate a serious problem such as posterior vitreous detachment or retinal tear.
  
  What causes floaters and flashes?
  
  As people age, the vitreous humor starts to liquefy centrally, forming clumps or strands inside the eye. The outer or posterior portion of the vitreous also called cortical vitreous gel pulls away from the retina, causing a posterior vitreous detachment. As the cortical vitreous detaches from the retina it pulls on the retina causing the brain to perceive flashes of light. People who are nearsighted, have undergone cataract operations, have had YAG laser surgery of the eyes and have had inflammation inside the eye are at greater risk of posterior vitreous detachment.
  
  The appearance of floaters and flashes may be alarming, especially if they develop suddenly. You should see an ophthalmologist right away if you suddenly develop new floaters, if you see sudden flashes of light, or see a curtain or veil obscure your vision. This could indicate a torn retina and possible retinal detachment which is an ophthalmologic emergency.
  
  How are floaters and flashes treated?
  
  Floaters can be a nuisance if they continue to appear in your field of vision. You can try moving your eye around (looking up and down) to move them out of the way. Most floaters will fade over time; there is no indication for surgery for most floaters. Even if you have had some floaters for years, you should have an eye examination immediately if you notice new ones.
  
  
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by AFB Web on 05/25/2007
  
  The information in the previous message is from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and can be found at http://www.nyee.edu/faqlist.html?tablename=faq&key=69
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by tavery on 09/05/2007
  
  hi there well i have read so many messages and i do myself have a grey smudge and sometimes bright little dots in my eyes i really do think its stress .......i went to a eye doctor he told me it was a jelly thingy going from side to side inside the eye and gravity pulls it down i asked him if im going to go blinde he told me its nothing to worry about it should go away in a couple months well im still waiting casue i really get panicy with this it messes up my daily routine and there was another time i had a flashing light in my eye i think its also stress ...............the eye doctor also told me it was a miagrane without the headache the membranes in back of my eye got thin and casue the flashes of light and its last for about 20 minutes so i really cant tell anyone not to worry cause im a big worrier but im sure we will all be just fine and with lots of prayer we can get through anything........
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by tavery on 11/02/2007
  
  well i read so many messages of people with the same problem as me and ive heard that you see floaters and specks in your eyes most likely if you are near sighted and yes i am,,,, but the other thing is they say it comes with age ive had so many people telling me im going through menapause they told me that they have had friends that seen floaters and specks while they were going through menapause im only 37 years old could this be why? cause of my age because its bothering me im thinking of going back to the doc but i really dont have much faith in doctors anymore so is there anyone who can help me and maybe it is age but i thought i was too young for menapause then again maybe not .....
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Seren on 02/11/2008
  
  I see that the last post was over a year ago, but i myself have started to notice a black dot in my eye that moves around when i look into a bright light i.e Sun, Snow, or my monitor, ive done some research and from what i found out these dots if not part of a bigger problem will eventually go within 6-9 months, the dots will sink outside of your line of sight and go.
  
  I hope this makes anyone who has noticed black dots " floaters " in there field of vision feel a bit better knowing that they may pass in 6-9 months.
  
  Seren
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by michael_selway on 03/15/2008
  
  Hi Seren
  
  Did u see a doctor about it? If yes what did they say about it?
  
  Also how does it looks now about 1 month from whenyou posted your message here
  
  Thanks
  
  MS
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by colin27 on 03/21/2008
  
  HI
  
  Im M/27
  In the last 2 days I have noticed this fly type strand/dot in my right eye, there seams to be a very common pattern on what people are saying on this board.
  
  Anywhere bright I see this fly strand thing, When I shut my right eye it disapears, I hope it does go, it is finding me some amusement at the moment as I have learned how to control it lol :) however this does not mean control it which gets rid of it, it means I can keep it to one place or move it around in my field of vision, off to the opticians to check it out
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by michael_selway on 03/23/2008
  
  Hi colin27
  
  Can you please tell us what the optican said about your case?
  
  Thanks
  
  MS
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by maheshc25 on 04/14/2008
  
  this is reply to :Posted by tonyonline on 08/07/2006.
  Can you tell me how effective is the herbal medicine to treat the floaters
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Sophie2008 on 04/30/2008
  
  i started getting a few black dots moving around my vision for a few seconds a few months ago,
  
  i get them about 15-20 times a day now and am getting quite worried about them.
  
  ive heard its something to do with lack of protein - which would make sense because i am vegetarian.
  my vegetarian friend gets them too.
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Lenore on 08/30/2008
  
  Hi everyone, I started having small black dots floating, but now, they have gotten bigger, mostly in my left eye. It is more than scary now than ever. I just wonder does it come from eye makeup? I don't use mascara. Instead of dots now, it forms in a circle and then floats everywhere. Help, Help, I feel like I'm going blind.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by dotty on 08/31/2008
  
  hi, i have dots in my eyes and im getting pretty scared and worried. my grandma was a professional docter and says it's okay but i'm not satified with her answer. new dots are forming and i'm eating tons of meat, vegetables, etc... i'm scaredd that the dots might meddle with my sight, and i'm scared that my grandma might be wrong. People are asking about my dots and they make me feel as if the dots might endanger my life. i have insurance and everything but i'm too scared that my grandmother would get really worried about me. i don't know who to turn to and the number of dots are growing!pleeeeeaaaassseee replyy! i beg you!!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by dotty on 08/31/2008
  
  hi, i have dots in my eyes and im getting pretty scared and worried. my grandma was a professional docter and says it's okay but i'm not satified with her answer. new dots are forming and i'm eating tons of meat, vegetables, etc... i'm scaredd that the dots might meddle with my sight, and i'm scared that my grandma might be wrong. People are asking about my dots and they make me feel as if the dots might endanger my life. i have insurance and everything but i'm too scared that my grandmother would get really worried about me. i don't know who to turn to and the number of dots are growing!pleeeeeaaaassseee replyy! i beg you!!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by mrbobdot on 09/18/2008
  
  I just want to know what it is.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by raka on 09/30/2008
  
  in the year 2003 I suddenly felt some web like floating particals into my eyes,very soon I felt countless flashes sparkling all around also with that some whirling waves are appearing.I struggled fop all these till now.The doctor call all these FLASHES & FLOATERS but I am not allsatsfied with them.I want a complete solution for which they failed.Please help me in finding a solution.Is there any treatment to this kind of disease.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by rmcmgmt@aol.com on 01/25/2009
  
  I had gone to my eye Doctor on Monday of this week, got a prescriiption for night time driving. Never mentioned my problem, because I dod not have it, then Thursday of this week, I was cleaning my stove and a black dot appeared before mty eyes, I thought it was a dirt mark, I tried to clean it to no avail, then II said, no real dot, what is it, should I be scared??????????
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by e-rockey on 03/02/2009
  
  i am almost 18 years old, female...and i also have these symptoms. i noticed the black dots around 4 years ago. usually when i stare at the sky or read... i see about 3 dots in my vision, but one of them is connected to a greyish strand. im not sure what it is either. but like most of u described, the dots moves according to where im looking and i can sometimes control where it moves and try to observe it, and i have noticed the grey strand changes shape..it curves and moves slightly...its weird..really freaking me out, and i just want to know if its serious or just a "floater", so i can get it taken care of now..even tho i've had it for a few years...
  oh and also i've noticed i get blurry vision..but just like once or twice... and i see colorful dots when i tumble..does that happen to everyone? or is it that weird?
  anyways. please let me know if any of u can help me, anyone whose symptoms are similar.
  thanks.
  
  

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  Regarding lines and circles around lights
  Posted by madhu2302 on 03/19/2009
  
  Hi All,
  
  since 7 years I have eye problem of seeing ghost image around every object.Intially the ghost image is only upwords and now it is spreaded to every angle like 360 degrees.
  
  Besides this eye problem Since 2 months i am experaincing another problem of seeing lines and circles around the lights,These will increase depending upon the intensity of the lights and these lines are very high in number for the lights of the vehchiles like cars and trucks.
  
  I have consulted so many eye doctors and every one will say only one thin your are perectly normal.
  
  Please advice me and please let me know if anyone having the similar simptoms.
  
  I am scared of this and i am worried i may go blind
  
  I am 26 years Male.
  
  Please give me u r advice or please mail me on madhu2302@gmail.com
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by wwani on 03/22/2009
  
  hi
  i am 23 years male.i am experiencing since i was 12.first there was a dot and then they start increasing...and now i have bundle of dots, lines, circles,and many more...dont know what it is???never told anyone bcoz i was so scared...i thought i was only one having this.but now seen that there are many more people have same problem..
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by tbear116 on 03/23/2009
  
  you guys its completley normal i see them alot even when i do close my eyes. the lines and dots are caused by fluid in the eye.. your eye has a jelly like substance in it so like water when it moves it ripples. when u move your eye the water shifts with the slightest movement.. however if you do start experiencing flashing lights in the corner of your eye it could be signs of a serious retina problem and are strongly advised to consult your doctor
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by chloe101 on 03/31/2009
  
  i have this black dot in my left eye and everywher i look it follows. What does this mean?
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by gaurav on 04/08/2009
  
  hey guys i have dese black dots nearly a year now,i tel u dis dese doctors are al right in their science bt dese black dots n flashes r very grace of god,dese r nt problems,god has given u magical eyes ,take it like dat,play wid dese dots,dey r completely harmless,n r lifetime,i sumtimes see a vision like da whole fog or grey atmosphere al round,bt only 4 a moment,sumtimes i see things like electromagnetic waves transfer through my eyes, there r many incidents vich i cant explian,so take it as grace of GOD,dese doctors r only money benefits n ll nt cure it,ot it cud al wrong,if u go to a doctor u might end up ur eyes operation 4 for no reasonb,,so take it as GOD grace
  
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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by arielle on 04/11/2009
  
  hello i have had a dot in my right eye for as long as i could remeber bit's ve never relly worried about it until it started growing and now i've got one in my left eye too, are they supposed to grow?the growth is a ghost like image, i don't see ghosts i just can't describe this shodow like gorwing near my dot?? should i go to a doctor???
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by BOCAJOHN on 04/18/2009
  
  EVERYBODY ON THIS SITE SHOULD GO HERE:
  
  http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm
  
  ALSO CHECK:
  
  http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd.htm
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by ShaunPrice on 05/01/2009
  
  hello
  a few weeks ago i discovered a grey dot floating around my right eye. near to it is a normal (transparent) floater with accompanys it. i think i can see through the grey dot but cannot be absolutely sure as it is just out of my line of focus.
  
  it does move around, it doesnt stay in 1 place.
  
  i am going to england in a few months and going to have an eye check so please can you give me some info?
  
  thanks, Shaun
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by shahariah on 05/03/2009
  
  Hi. I am shahariah from malaysia. I am 47. I ve been having floaters in my right eye and find it very annoying especially when im driving or reading. It cld also cause me having headaches especially whn im trying to look at the floaters. I went to see d doctor and was told tht it cld be detachment of d retina. Im worried. Is there any cure or surgery for it to get better. Please help me.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by icraig on 05/26/2009
  
  I feel that black dots that are floating around the eyes is the gatway to other worlds that we do not see in the physical world. I believe that this is a gift that we are born with and do not understand it. Most people who have the black floater have vivid dream when they are sleep. Many of these dream world, you feel that you are actually living in them. This why the doctor don't understand the condition. These images take you into other world at night time. Usually, you may be very psychic and gifted to know and discern other peoples.
  It tune you up with what is going on around you, and many time world events. This has been my experience with the black floater. It you would email me if you have experience psychic event or you are gifted spiritually.
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by dleeson2 on 06/15/2009
  
  First, gaurav on 04/08/2009 and icraig on 05/26/2009, have the right idea.
  
  I experience this dot constantly, currently am experiencing it, well now was. See it has to do with here and now. When I am relaxed and let myself go it vanishes. Let yourself go too and it will go with it. Perhaps, more light will enter your eye and this annoying void will expand and your dogs will bark at you for talking about such things.
  
  Ok, get it, it's not crazy. I'm typing to remove this dot from my eye. If you are reading this right then you have not seen the dot, or it is not of value.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by ellas15 on 08/21/2009
  
  Hello eveyone about two months ago i started seeing this black dot its pretty small , it comes about twice a day and lasts for a few seconds then leaves , im very scared and dont know what it is , its pretty dark and im just soo worried i may become blind , please answer back im terribly worried . all the best to all of you , i hope you eye conditions work out
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by zakei on 08/27/2009
  
  Hi i'm 18, and i have a persistent opaque black dot stuck at the periphery of my vision.
  
  It only appears when i look at about 60 deg upwards. Or when i tilt my head up slightly i.e. looking at lecture slides. It gives me the feeling that my left eye is half closed or i have heavy bangs that are obscuring my vision lol.
  
  I have a lazy eye for my left eye too, with about 600+ deg. This little guy has been bothering me during lessons, and i can't shift it around or play with it, unfortunately, so i'm quite keen to get rid of it.
  
  A few possible reasons why i got this could be:
  1. I poked my eye with my spectacle leg a few days back accidentally.
  2. I have occasionally napped face down with my head resting on my crossed arms on my desk. My eyes would be pressed against my arms. when i wake after the nap my eyes would usually be blurry for about 15-30 mins.
  
  Those are the only two reasons i can think of that may have potentially harmed my eyes. lol. if the dot doesn't go in a few days i'll go see a doctor ;)
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by fourhorsemen_1990 on 09/10/2009
  
  I am 18 years old and I have come across the same problem.
  
  I read this here http://www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=6
  
  I believe that this is correct. I have been trying to bulk up and have increased my protein intake through high protein foods and noticed this spot. I believe that this is caused from a high amount of protein in our diets.
  
  Also I find some doctors are NOT always right and can be the nuisance, remember there humans as well. I haven't gotten my eye checked but, plan on it soon enough.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by kala_w on 09/20/2009
  
  iv got a black dot too. i was reli worried i went to the doctor becaus ei thought i had something seriously wrong but he assured me it was a floater and adviced me to get a eyetest to check my eyes. i had my eyes checked, my eye pressure checked and he looked in the back of my eyes with a light and found nothing wrong. he concluded that my eyesight is getting better. i am going to see a neurologist just for some tests to be on the safe side but i reli dont think n e of u have n e thing to worry about. get ur eyes checked and go from their.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by sandy2009 on 09/30/2009
  
  Hi people, just letting you konw i have lived with those black spots floating in my eyes for 41 years. at age 8 i was diagnose with the parasite toxoplasma gondii. in other words toxoplasmosis look it up. also look for toxocara. be inform and informe others. good luck
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by zaman on 11/19/2009
  
  Ok guys im 14. this seems kinda stupid all this other world talk and everything. I got glasses like 7 weeks ago and sudenly the black dot appeared. I have been to an eye doctor and he said that it was floaters or detatchment of the retina. I met with a couple of tradtional medicine mmen i know. they say that these things should be worried about. You can go blind from them and that normally you should trywashing your eye to begin with incase its just something on it. if that doesnt work like it hasnt for me you should try to just get over it. See a doctor and check for retinal detatchment. if that isnt it you should look up further information on a rare diesease that i know of. I cant remember the exact name but it basically exhibits the symptoms of little blind spots which are caused by the damage to the optic nerve. this then can get infected. GET YOUR EYES CHECKED OUT!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by oneredtruck2 on 12/15/2009
  
  Hey everyone I am 47 years old female, I have floaters
  when I was eating and jucing vegetables all colors and shapes. All of my floaters left. Because of all the bad food we eat no wonder we get floaters. Still u need to
  be checked out. Red
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by xXilovetheautobotsXx on 01/07/2010
  
  Well, I am 15 and I have a black floater in my eye as well. But I also have something else. Something that I can't really explain. It sort of feels like a heart beat or ticking that I can feel throughout my upper body and I think it starts from my head when I move my eyes. For instance, moving my attention from the laptop to a dresser or something. I feel this beat that passes through my head, arm, and chest. It is weird. My doctor told me that it was caffeine, but I highly doubt that. People say it is hormones. But then why do I have floaters at such an early age? Anyone have any answers?
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by shikhar82 on 01/09/2010
  
  Hi,
  I am also facing eye floaters problem since1 year.
  I am doing YOGA for eyes and taking some Ayurvedic Medicines which keeps my eyes healthy and stopped for making further any eye floaters and hoping if doing Yoga on regular basis these floaters will start fade and will go away..
  U all can also start Yoga and taking Ayurvedic Medicines which is free from any side effect rather good for entire health.
  
  Thanks
  Shikhar
  shikhar82@gmail.com
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by midget on 01/10/2010
  
  Fabulous, I just started watching and am going to practice this Yoga for the eyes. The stories of healing and eye improvements sound encouraging. All the best to you.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Celeste T on 01/22/2010
  
  Hi, I have a long boring story to say but just to make it short here it goes: About a year ago, I was diagnose with Uveitis/Iritis in my right eye. It was so painful and costful. I do not have medical insurance so I owe the hospital around $5000 for 6 months visits. I got steroid drops every hour for 2 months plus numerous drops. After 6 months the red, itchy eye was gone but it still hurts. Now I have been seeing a black dot floating in my left eye. Since Uveitis can be transmitted from eye to eye but not to person to person. I'm scared to go to the doctor again because they always scare me that I will go blind as they did a year ago. What should I do? I also think that I suffer from depression. I sometimes feel week and feel that I want to die. I need some help but I don't have people that are willing to listen or just don't care. I want to speak with someone to tell them my whole story. Is there someone out there? I really do feel like killing myself but I think about it and say nah maybe later on... please help?...
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by DR94 on 03/23/2010
  
  hey!! im only 16 and i see a very very tiny black/grey dot in my right eye...i started seeing it 2 days ago...it is really freaking me out...
  
  i read this message board and it said it cud be a floater..i really hope it is so though..i todl my parents about it and my dad just said its cuz my diet is not the best :|
  so is it really harmless, or shud i panick more?
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Tinkrae on 04/22/2010
  
  Well i have the same problme except i dont see in less i look in the mirro and when i move my eyes when i look in the mirro it moves with my eye. So got to the docter i am and i will see what he/she says and post about it!
  Thanks for you help!!!
  Btw i am 11 so i dont spell good
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by samjenks on 06/12/2010
  
  ive seen it always it dosent go away
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by dreamcatcher85 on 06/23/2010
  
  I'm 25 years old and I'm having the same problem but, In my left eye. I see the same that everybody else Is seeing. I wonder If It's caused by the medication I take for a health problem that I have. It scares me sometimes but, I Ignor It most of the time.
  
  

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  Re: Eye Floaters
  Posted by GTYJ on 07/27/2010
  
  After reading all of the above responses I have one topic to start off with concerning the way in which they were written. It's no wonder that people become paranoid after reading ridiculous responses like many of those posted previously. Calling these floaters a "Grace of God" or blantly stating that they will make you go blind is downright ignorant. Also, some of the aformentioned people need to learn how to write using correct grammar and concise thoughts. At some points I couldn't understand any of what was being written!
  
  Nevertheless, floaters are a collection of cells in the vitreous humor of the eye. This is a gel like substance in which these clumps (usually consisting of red and while blood cells) can move around freely. Most of the times these floaters are harmless and appear with age or just plain arbitrarily. However, other times many floaters could appear rapidly indicating conditions such as Retinal Tears or further impairments. Even so, this is no reason to become alarmed. I'm 20 and I have a few floaters myself but have learned to live with them. If they were to become too much of a nuissance, there is a doctor who performs a laser surgery in Washington D.C. who is known as a skilled professional in the art for removing these floaters. But do not be impatient. Give it time, because they may slowly disappear over time due to change in diet or other such factors. Anyway I hope I've been of some help with this dilemma
  
  Additionally, sorry about my initial rant, it just appears ignorance is plentiful at times in this world and people should be rational and logical before they assume the ridiculous. For example, I am Christian as well, but I by no means am going to call Floaters a "Grace of God." There may be some reason He put floaters in our eyes, but I would not call it a grace as it limits your vision and ability to enjoy the world around you. Feel free to message me if you have any further questions. Thanks.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by robami on 08/02/2010
  
  I've been experiencing this annoying black floating dot in my left eye, for about the past 3 days now, and i'm concerned.
  Will it get any worst? or
  Does it go away?
  please inform me!?
  
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by BelindaB on 08/14/2010
  
  I am 26 now. I have been having this problem since I was about 12 yrs. old. It started with the black floating dots. When I would start to see them I would start to get dizzy and faint. As I aged the white dots started appearing. I don't get dizzy or faint with these. The white dots appear in any kind of lighting, sitting, standing, or laying. I still get the black dots to this day and they both seem to come more often. The doctor says that I'm nearsighted but my vision seems fine to me, I can see and read objects perfect that are far away. He also stated that my eyes had alot of stress on them. If anybody can think of anything else please let me know its keeping me from doing my job since this lasts up to 10 min at a time for the white and the passing out situation really does not help.
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by lyndsey on 08/17/2010
  
  im 24 and noticed my first black dot almost two years ago, since then more have appeared, i try my best to ignore them, but it is very hard, my opption said a cold or cough may have caused it, but i feel alot better now i know im not the only one with this annoying problem!!!
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by lilantbuzz on 08/19/2010
  
  yeah i'm 16 and when i wus like 13-14 i got a really big bruise under my eye when i ran into my friends head playing soccer lol but i think ever since then i got this black dot that is always floating around in the corner of my eye, idk wut it could be. my mom is telling me its nothing and blah blah but its REALLYYYY annoying and breaks my concentration alot! wut to do??
  
  

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  Re:black dot floating around my eye
  Posted by Johnnymoto on 09/08/2010
  
  For Celeste T. I have the same problem. I got vertigo and now it seems like I have no balance always tire and now I have black dots in my right eye, floaters. I too panic and don't know what to do. I am also coming down with depression because is been a month and I don't feel any better. My right eye does hurt and going to the doctor but i just dont know how to come across sometimes. I been in his office 4 times in the last month, he must think Im paranoid or something.lol. But hang in there dont give up, I have no answers for you cause im on the same boat. If you would like to talk please email me at firttimeyeah@yahoo.com and put black dot in the tittle line so i know is you. I have a good that lisens to me and I know how much better I feel after. If anything I can lisen and may be make you feel better. I know is always good to talk to somebody without thinking they are judging you. Please dont give up and please stay strong.
  
  

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