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BLACK SPOT MOVING IN MY LEFT EYE VISION

umapathi

umapathi

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Bangalore, INDIA
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Type 2
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I am a Diabetic II with Retinopathy, there is a black spot moving anound in my vision and the shapes are changing, is there any treatment for this effect?.
 
umapathi said:
I am a Diabetic II with Retinopathy, there is a black spot moving anound in my vision and the shapes are changing, is there any treatment for this effect?.
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The black spot is most probably a floater, ask your optometrist next time you see one.

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umapathi said:
I am a Diabetic II with Retinopathy, there is a black spot moving anound in my vision and the shapes are changing, is there any treatment for this effect?.
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I would go to the doctor just to double check - they can then send you to an ophthalmologist if necessary.
 
umapathi said:
I am a Diabetic II with Retinopathy, there is a black spot moving anound in my vision and the shapes are changing, is there any treatment for this effect?.
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I don't have retinopathy,but I have a floater in each eye,I've been checked by doctor and optician its best to see a doctor for a double check.
 
umapathi said:
I am a Diabetic II with Retinopathy, there is a black spot moving anound in my vision and the shapes are changing, is there any treatment for this effect?.
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@umapathi the black spot is a floater in your eye not dangerous but you should get it looked at either your doctors or where you have your eyes tested for your glasses. I've had them after cataract surgery,unsure where you are but I had laser treatment for it at my local hospital. K
 
Morning umpathi. I don't have retinopathy but developed a fuzzy blob in my right eye over Christmas accompanied by pain and localised headache. Went to my usual optician yesterday . He did a thorough check and diagnosed Posterior Vitreous Detachment. Apparently it happens in people over 55 and floaters & flashes can be symptoms. My pain is due to dry eye syndrome which I can use drops for but the floater doesn't need treatment at the moment. Apparently it will not get better but the body learns to ignore it. He did say that if it suddenly got worse and I started to have flashes to go directly to A & E. If I were you I would see your ophthalmic optician and get it checked out just for peace of mind.
 
I had a little black fly about the size of a midge hovering about a foot in front of my face all the time kept trying to swat it till some one asked me what the hell I was doing then I realized it was a floater told my optician about it he said nothing to worry about but if I get more of them or they start giving me real problems to go back for another check up.
 
Floaters are usually harmless but they can be a sign of something serious, e.g. proliferative diabetic retinopathy or even retinal detachment. You should see an optician promptly so they can check you out. It could just be due to ageing of the jelly in the eye but if they find something amiss, they can refer you to the ophthalmology department at your local hospital for further investigation. However, if there is a sudden increase in 'flashers' or you have any loss of vision e.g. a shadow or curtain across the vision, you should contact your local eye casualty straight away.

Further advice:- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/floaters-and-flashes-in-the-eyes/
 
I was told floaters can be present since we were in the embryonic stage.
Sometimes if we feel unwell we can start seeing them more.
Usually the brain compensates for these anomalies, as it does for the image on the retina being upside down.
regards
Derek
 
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