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Black Floaters In Eyes.
Posted on 7/21/26 at 7:02 am
Posted on 7/21/26 at 7:02 am
Has anyone dealt with this ?
I just started noticing mine last week, it's like a gnat flying around in your peripheral vision, annoying as frick.
Google is all over the place:
** usually harmless and a normal part of aging
** (I take GLP-1) GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) can be associated with an increase in eye floaters
** Over several months, your brain often learns to ignore them (neuroadaptation).
I just started noticing mine last week, it's like a gnat flying around in your peripheral vision, annoying as frick.
Google is all over the place:
** usually harmless and a normal part of aging
** (I take GLP-1) GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) can be associated with an increase in eye floaters
** Over several months, your brain often learns to ignore them (neuroadaptation).
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Posted on 7/21/26 at 9:37 am to The Torch
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Over several months, your brain often learns to ignore them (neuroadaptation).
My experience, and for me I adapted quicker than several months.
Posted on 7/21/26 at 12:21 pm to The Torch
As you get older the tinnitus will get so bad you’ll ignore them
Posted on 7/21/26 at 12:55 pm to hob
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As you get older the tinnitus will get so bad you’ll ignore them
Unfortunately accurate.
I had an eye injury with a heavy amount of trauma and been dealing with these for years. They are typically harmless but could be signs of an impending detached retina so if they are new, you might want to get it checked out.
Posted on 7/21/26 at 3:57 pm to The Torch
Yes and it was serious. The vitreous had pulled away. Ophthalmologist sent me to see a Retina doctor who used a laser to repair it. Now I go in every year for a checkup.
I would definitely see an ophthalmologist just to make sure everything is ok.
“ If you have a vitreous tear—or more accurately, a retinal tear caused by the vitreous pulling away—ignoring it can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. If left untreated, fluid can seep through the tear, causing the retina to detach from the back of the eye, which is a medical emergency.Warning signs of a progressing tear or detachment include:Flashes of light: Sudden, brief flashes in your peripheral vision.New, sudden floaters: A sudden increase in spots, cobwebs, or squiggly lines.A dark curtain or shadow: A gray area or veil obscuring any part of your vision.”
I would definitely see an ophthalmologist just to make sure everything is ok.
“ If you have a vitreous tear—or more accurately, a retinal tear caused by the vitreous pulling away—ignoring it can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. If left untreated, fluid can seep through the tear, causing the retina to detach from the back of the eye, which is a medical emergency.Warning signs of a progressing tear or detachment include:Flashes of light: Sudden, brief flashes in your peripheral vision.New, sudden floaters: A sudden increase in spots, cobwebs, or squiggly lines.A dark curtain or shadow: A gray area or veil obscuring any part of your vision.”
This post was edited on 7/21/26 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 7/21/26 at 6:37 pm to The Torch
Sister is an eye nurse, made me take our mother to the eye doctor because this can be serious, but usually isn't.
Eye doctor told us what it was (not serious), set checkups every other month for six months to monitor.
I would get it checked out to be safe.
ETA: google Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) vs retinal tear or detachment. My sister was concerned about the latter 2, but the symptoms overlap.
Eye doctor told us what it was (not serious), set checkups every other month for six months to monitor.
I would get it checked out to be safe.
ETA: google Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) vs retinal tear or detachment. My sister was concerned about the latter 2, but the symptoms overlap.
This post was edited on 7/21/26 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 7/22/26 at 5:18 pm to TigerAlum1982
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Yes and it was serious. The vitreous had pulled away. Ophthalmologist sent me to see a Retina doctor who used a laser to repair it. Now I go in every year for a checkup.
I would definitely see an ophthalmologist just to make sure everything is ok.
“ If you have a vitreous tear—or more accurately, a retinal tear caused by the vitreous pulling away—ignoring it can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. If left untreated, fluid can seep through the tear, causing the retina to detach from the back of the eye, which is a medical emergency.Warning signs of a progressing tear or detachment include:Flashes of light: Sudden, brief flashes in your peripheral vision.New, sudden floaters: A sudden increase in spots, cobwebs, or squiggly lines.A dark curtain or shadow: A gray area or veil obscuring any part of your vision.”
Same thing happened to me. Very serious if that's what it is, need to see retina specialist yesterday.
Posted on 7/22/26 at 5:37 pm to The Torch
I have them in my left eye. Has been several years.
Funny story. I first really thought they were bugs and started swatting at them!
I go to my Opthalmologist twice / year for a routine check up. Doctor said most floaters are harmless and often come from normal age-related changes in the gel inside the eye. The reason new floaters should still be checked is that, occasionally, the gel can pull on the retina and cause a small tear. An eye doctor can usually rule that out with a dilated exam. If the floaters suddenly multiply, you see flashes of light, lose part of your peripheral vision, or notice a dark curtain or shadow, that’s not something to watch for a few days—get evaluated immediately.
Since yours just started last week, though, I’d still get a dilated eye exam.
Article On Floaters
Article On Retinal Detachment
Funny story. I first really thought they were bugs and started swatting at them!
I go to my Opthalmologist twice / year for a routine check up. Doctor said most floaters are harmless and often come from normal age-related changes in the gel inside the eye. The reason new floaters should still be checked is that, occasionally, the gel can pull on the retina and cause a small tear. An eye doctor can usually rule that out with a dilated exam. If the floaters suddenly multiply, you see flashes of light, lose part of your peripheral vision, or notice a dark curtain or shadow, that’s not something to watch for a few days—get evaluated immediately.
Since yours just started last week, though, I’d still get a dilated eye exam.
Article On Floaters
Article On Retinal Detachment
Posted on 7/22/26 at 7:47 pm to Nole Man
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I made an appointment today.
I made an appointment today.
Posted on 7/23/26 at 6:21 pm to The Torch
Yep guys, if you are having cloudiness and floaters, definitely get it checked out. May just be the vitreous but could be the retina. I had surgery for a detached retina in my left eye two weeks ago. In January of 2025 I had the same surgery for the right eye. It has been a nonstop cycle of doctors appointments dealing with high pressure and inflammation. Time is definitely a factor when dealing with the retina.
Posted on 7/24/26 at 6:39 am to hob
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As you get older the tinnitus will get so bad you’ll ignore them
Ain't dat the truth
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