Vitreous Syneresis in 28/yo. Autoimmune or Neurological?

[rmv80]

Hello,

I have had some body wide issues lately (3-4 months) but recently I've been experiencing what I though at first were floaters, but turns out is vitreous syneresis (from my most recent opthamologist visit).

I was recommended to a retina specilist who said he notices a slight contraction in my vitreous and changing in it's consistency. I have another appt with a different retina specialist next week for a 2nd opinion since 2 other opthamologists have said things look OK when doing a complete retinal eye exam.

These symptoms have presented themselves just over the past month or so. They are a clear, bubble like set of "things" that get into my field of vision when moving my eyes left and right. There are a few distinct floaters but they are very few adn far between. The bubble like things are there alot. Luckily they are really only visible against certain backgrounds and certain conditions (bright sky, white wall with alot of light in the room).

I can not find any link between this happening in a healthy 28 year old male and an auto immune or neurological disease. I had started taking Omega-3 and lipoflavinoid (for Tinnitus that came on recently). I halted each after I noticed these vision changes, is there any chance it's from those? Can anyone maybe point me in a direction as to what could be causing this to happen to me so young? Typically I was told it happens as part of normal aging. I have 20/20 vision and no issues seeing day to day (also has LASIK 4+ years ago). Also, opthamologist did a dryness test and said my eyes are critically dry. I am now taking Lotemax & Restasis daily. Here are a listing of all symptoms if they help. I have been to neuro, ENT, going to rheumatologist, had bloodwork etc...  I am more looking for a reason as to why i am having the vitreous syneresis at an early age and what could be the cause or if it could even be something else. Thank you for any help in advance!

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear rmv80,

I would recommend that you follow your instincts.  Any change in the floaters warrants a re-examination by an eyeMD.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[dukey]

Vitreous degeneration is more common in myopes and can occur AT A YOUNGER AGE. I am 28 and have extensive vitreous degeneration, PVD and other retina issues. You say you have other "vision issues" but state you see 20/20. I don't see where these issues are, therefore. When the vitreous starts to degenerate, it can change the way you perceive things but you will get used to it over time.  

It sounds like you are looking for a complex problem where perhaps there isn't one.

[rmv80]

This has just presented itself along with Tinnitus, tingling & burning in arms/legs and a whole list of other symptoms. The vitreous/vision changes are not present by themselves. Being Myopic (I was very slight) would explain floaters, but not the vitreous starting to contract and change in consistency - that is typical of normal aging, not being myopic.

What I am trying to find out is if those vision changes (namely the vitreous degeneration) alone could be caused by some type of autoimmune or neurological disorder.

[dukey]

I could have saved you hundreds in tests if you had come here earlier!

[dukey]

"also has LASIK 4+ years ago"

So you are myopic? There is your answer. You can't have looked very hard for a reason now can you?