Floaters and Anxiety

Hi - 2 months ago I developed anxiety out of the blue!  At the same time! I developed a "floater" as they say in my right eye. (I get twitches in the left eye they say is fatigue related and are actually linked to my anxiety). My dad has had floaters for many years. I am 28 years old.. Is there any link between anxiety and floater development?

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

I know of no connection here.  You might, however, tend to be bothered more by the floaters if  you are anxious.  It's a good idea to have a complete eye exam with an ophthalmologist to make sure the retina is intact and healthy.

Michael Kutryb, MD
Kutryb Eye Institute
Titusville, FL