floaters in my 4 year old

[Lo13]

My 4 year old daughter has been complaining for the past 5 nights that she can see hair like lines , flies and bee like objects ( she also complains of the falling hairs hen she wakes up in the mornings) Once she gets into her daily routine she is alright but by the evening she starts looking at the walls and staring around. I know when I keep asking her about this she tends to start making fun of it , she is a toddler after all. But I am very worried, she has never complained of this before and I can see that she is distracted by it. I took her for a check up at the optometrist today. He thought she was alright , she passed the eye exmanination and he looked into her eyes with the light and they looked healthy. I'm not sure if I need to investigate further and take her to an Opthalmologist, am not sure how to react. All i am is very very worried. Please advice what should I do.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Do take her to an ophthalmologist, ideally a pediatric ophthalmologist. In the USA find one near you at www.aao.or elsewhere ask your pediatrician for a referral.

JCH MD

[tia77]

I always say mom knows best.  I don't think it could hurt to take her to an Opthalmologist.  See if there is anyone in your area for kids.  It would make you feel better.  Take care