Bogota Free Planet CommentsIs it a Floater or a Detached Retina?Posted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 23, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Detached Retina Some people are prone to see pink elephants now and then for good reason. But others who never misbehave on Saturday night may suddenly start to notice spots, threads or cob-web like structures floating in front of their eyes. A few people find them terribly annoying. Others fret that they may herald the onset of a serious eye problem. Or even end in blindness. What causes these floaters? And when do they indicate an eye emergency has happened? Many people are too embarrassed to admit they see floaters. The admission is more likely to set the stage for a joke than a helpful reply. Yet most people can see floaters, if they look for them, against a clear sky or a white wall. More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: 10 Ways To Protect Your Eyes Previous entry: Gable sweeps Vivian Leigh into his arms Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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