is this a floater?

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pentupentropy@gmail.com - 19 Aug 2005 00:44 GMT

I have a circle right in the center of my eye. It takes up about 10% of
my vision. The funny thing is is that it blurs my vision in that eye
except right in the very middle of the "floater". If I close my eyes, I
can see the thing, it's very colorful, which I would assume is just the
light getting through my eyelid a little bit, although to be honest I
can see it even more clearly when my eyes are closed and it's dark.
When I close my eye and it's light I can see more of a vague outline.

It's been there for about 2 weeks now, constantly. I can't think of
anything that irritated my eye nor do I have diabetes. I'm going on 30
so middle-aged isn't the best definition but I'm getting there I guess.

Does this sound like a floater? or something else? I know people will
tell me to go to the eye doctor, but to be honest I just can't afford
it. Being a teacher leaves you poor =|

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Joe Stella - 19 Aug 2005 01:56 GMT

>I have a circle right in the center of my eye. It takes up about 10% of
>my vision. The funny thing is is that it blurs my vision in that eye
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>tell me to go to the eye doctor, but to be honest I just can't afford
>it. Being a teacher leaves you poor =|

I'm not an eye doctor, but I have floaters and they aren't anything
like what you describe.

Now let me ask you this - Can you afford to lose your eyesight?

I don't mean to be melodramatic, but your eyesight is not something
you should trifle with. Most doctors will work something out with
you if you don't have the money.

Go to a doctor. Go *now*. Don't delay another day.

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pentupentropy@gmail.com - 20 Aug 2005 01:01 GMT

odd you should mention that. my kids' eye doctor apparently may be more
than happy to trade his services for some antiques.

I understand your point about the vision, but it's not always a matter
of choice.

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Joe Stella - 21 Aug 2005 20:51 GMT

>odd you should mention that. my kids' eye doctor apparently may be more
>than happy to trade his services for some antiques.
>
>I understand your point about the vision, but it's not always a matter
>of choice.

True, it's not a matter of choice; it's a matter of necessity. Do
what you *have* to do, and worry about the bill later. If you do
indeed have a serious problem, most doctors will treat you even
if you don't have any money.

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Dr Judy - 20 Aug 2005 02:29 GMT

>I have a circle right in the center of my eye. It takes up about 10% of
> my vision. The funny thing is is that it blurs my vision in that eye
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> tell me to go to the eye doctor, but to be honest I just can't afford
> it. Being a teacher leaves you poor =|

Doesn't sound like a floater, more likely a problem with your macula.
Diabetics are more prone ot a number of retinal problems including macular
edema.

Whether a floater or not, you need to see an eye doctor. A floater can
indicate retinal detachment which can cause blindness, macular edema can
mean diabetic retinopathy which can also cause blindness. Eat beans for a
month, darn your socks, patch your jeans, take the bus, don't get a
haircut-- find the money to have this investigated. Permanent blindness
will be much more expensive in the long run

Dr Judy

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Dr. Leukoma - 22 Aug 2005 00:43 GMT

It sounds like an impending macular hole. Since you are a teacher, you
probably have health insurance. This a medical issue, and if you have
health insurance, it should pay.

DrG

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