For the past two weeks, I've had a big noticeable distracting "floater"
right in the middle of my field of vision in my dominant eye. Since it first showed up, it hasn't moved, grown, shrunk or done anything else exciting. But it's driving me batshit — it's distracting as hell when I try to read, for instance — and I'm vaguely worried it might be a symptom of something nasty. What should I do? Is there anything I can do?
posted by Now there are two. There are two _______.
on Feb 25, 2013 -
30 answers
What could be causing flashes of light in front of my eyes when I look out of the extreme corners of my eyes? Retinal detachment or migraine precursor has been ruled out.
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posted by Revie1
on Jul 8, 2012 -
9 answers
Yesterday or the day before I noticed one of my cats was squinting a little in one eye. Then she started producing thick yellow goop. This morning there was a lot more thick yellow goop. This evening I noticed the nictating membrane of that eye is a little pinker and more swollen than the other one. She is having no trouble breathing and her appetite, thirst, and energy are normal. I don't have a lot of money. How urgent is this situation?
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posted by schroedinger
on Dec 2, 2011 -
19 answers
Eye Glasses filter: Please recommend the best eye glasses that make you forget you are even wearing them.
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posted by dmbfan93
on Nov 28, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm considering buying a 42" television to use as a computer monitor. I'm not sure whether I'd (a) put it across the room from me, (b) put it directly in front of my face, or (c) be better advised to give it a pass. Your advice?
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posted by foursentences
on Aug 20, 2010 -
25 answers
Any special first aid for getting splashed in the eye with cooking oil? (not hot oil, just room temp)
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posted by leticia
on Feb 26, 2010 -
14 answers
A friend requires cataract surgery in the near future, and has some questions about his options for MeFites who've pondered the same issues.
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posted by catlet
on Aug 20, 2009 -
5 answers
I have a contact lens that has folded on itself and is stuck in the extreme upper corner of my eye. How do I get it out? The usual methods haven't worked.
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posted by nihraguk
on Apr 12, 2009 -
24 answers
I have been blind in one eye since the age of two, so I know nothing of this whole binocular vision thing that people keep talking about,
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posted by kanemano
on Mar 6, 2009 -
11 answers
In the event that I cut my eye open while shaving with a straight razor, what steps can I take to improve the chances of keeping my eye.
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posted by demon666
on Jan 20, 2009 -
26 answers
