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Brown spot in my right eye! What could it be?

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Dec 14, 2022 | Replies (17)
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@riflemanz64

I have a floater in the vitreous. Dr. said come back in 3-6 weeks for a follow up. Not a big deal.He said it was good to get it looked at in case of something serious happening later on.

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imallears | @imallears | Apr 25, 2022

@riflemanz64
Hi,

Thanks for letting everyone know the outcome. If any floater becomes stationary and does not move around or “float”…then you get yourself to the eye Doctor asap. I had a stationary floater back in 1985 and it was a good thing my optician was on the ball….he immediately sent me to an eye surgeon and I had the beginnings of a detached retina….would have been worse if I took my time going…..I did need surgery at that time.
Anything out of the ordinary regarding your eyes is worth a quick trip to the eye Doc….you did the right thing.

FL Mary

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 25, 2022

Having floaters for many years, I thought that was what you would learn. It is usually a small accumulation of blood caught in the vitreous. When I was young, mine often went away in a few weeks. Now, I have a couple that seem semipermanent, and got the same caution from my eye docs.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 26, 2022

It is good to get your update, @riflemanz64. I'm sure you are relieved as well. Did your doctor say if this type of floater is unusual?

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