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September 24th, 2003, 03:45 PM
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Does anyone know????
Vitreous Detachment - separation of the vitreous gel from the back of the eye - a common occurrence that can result in sudden floaters and occasionally causes a tear in the retina.
I had to bring my Mom to the eye doctor for this today. Has anyone suffered from this or had a parent that has this. She has to go back in six weeks for another checkup.
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September 24th, 2003, 03:57 PM
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Snowball, My Angel Baby
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Kingfish,
I haven't had this particular condition but, do have an occasional floater. My folks have had the "other" eye problem, i.e., cataracts.
Best wishes for your mom.
BST
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September 24th, 2003, 08:39 PM
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Warrior
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i had never heard of this, it sounds horrible. hope all goes well with the treatment, let us know the results.
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taken from "the rime of the ancient mariner" by iron maiden
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September 24th, 2003, 10:22 PM
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I have a very high perscription which puts me at high risk for it. So far, tho, all I get are the "flashes" and the floaters.
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September 25th, 2003, 08:36 AM
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The Andorian Simpson
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Location: Stalybridge, Cheshire, UK
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I've heard of it. The occasional floater is nothing to worry about because it's just bits of the vein that fed the cornea prior to birth floatingaround in the vitreous gel of your eye. It's when you get a lot of them appearing from nowhere that you have to worry.
Sounds nasty though, don't it? I know it's a cliché, but my prayers and best wishes are with your mother.
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September 26th, 2003, 12:05 PM
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She is seeing more floaters and has an appointment with a specialist Monday.
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