Comment on I wonder how many people throughout history have confused Floaters with ghosts, UFOs, or other paranormal phenomena

ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• NONE_dc@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  There is no treatment because they are considered a natural and harmless consequence of aging. Only in severe cases is surgery necessary.

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  • toynbee@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    My optometrist said not to worry unless I see a “shower of them” suddenly.

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  • shalafi@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Aging?! I saw them more as a child than as a middle-aged man. Are we talking about the wormy things?

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• grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I swapped my desktop computer to night mode so my floater is less annoying.

  My optician said I’d stop noticing it in 6 weeks. That was 6 months ago.

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• Maeve@kbin.earth ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I'd say get it checked out if you can reasonably afford it. Eye exams by a competent professional can detect serious health issues before they are noticed by you or your PCP.

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