Transient floaters

[rajibm2005]

Hello,

This is the 2nd time I had transient floaters in 3 weeks.

Suddenly, some relatively larger water/oil bubble-like floaters appeared and then disappeared within couple of seconds.

Did anyone have this kind of floaters? Could it be something serious?

Any input is appreciated.  

Thanks

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

That is highly suggestive of the type of floaters associated with bleeding in the eye or a retinal tear/detachment. You must see an eye physician MD Ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

JCH III Doctor of Medicine Eye Physician

[barby33]

Hi Dr. Hagan it is my barby again; can floaters make you a little burry when they swim by too?  Thanks for letting me know.  This has been a rough year and especially with a mother-in-law who is on her way to die.  Thanks; Barb.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS]

Yes floaters can make a person blurry when right in front of the macula sort of like looking through a small piece of bridal veil.

Hope things take a turn for the better for you Barb.

JCH III MD

[barby33]

Thanks Doctor; today they seem clearer and lighter; hope they do; it is hard in bright light when i see them too.  This has been a challenge.  Thanks for the encouragement!

[xl_dean_lx]

What tests would an opthalmalogist perform to diagnose a serious eye problem such as retinal detachment etc... that an optometrist wouldnt find? From speaking with my optometrist, he said the only difference is an Opthalmalogist can perform the treatments or surgery if something is really wrong, but the actual diagnosis/test is no different. Is this true?