Floaters in your eye?

Question

ok im 16 and i have this one black dot that always seems to be there i really dont notice it unless i think about it.but when im somewhere really bright i can see it...what does this mean

Answer 1

It could mean a number of things, or nothing.  You should really go see an opthalmologit (an M.D. eye doctor).  Don't mess around with your vision.  This sounds like more than a "floater"...

Good Luck

Answer 2

I have the same thing! It scares me to death. It seems to be more frequent when I am stressed or tired....I need to see a doctor, because I think it is worse than a floater. I have heard it is something about your retina/eye detaching. I'm not sure.  I also see white bright spots, on top of the back ones too...I am 25, and it just started a couple of years ago for me.

Answer 3

It likely means that there is a physical detachment of the eye to the back piece that detects light and colors...

Answer 4

go have your eyes checked out, if its there all the time, it could be serious. it sounds more serious then any floater.

Answer 5

A floater, as you put it, is actually a small arteriole that is in the process of disintegrating.  When you were a fetus, these arterioles helped form your eyes.  They are now suspended in the aqueous fluid in your eyeball, which you see from time to time.  They're harmless.  If this doesn't describe what you see (they look like little squiggles) see an opthamologist.

Answer 6

See an ophthalmologist (an MD specializing in eye diseases and problems) to make sure that it's nothing serious.  Chances are, it's probable nothing, but it's best to make sure.

Optometrists are doctors who perform annual examinations to treat any vision problems and detect signs of disease and abnormal conditions. Examinations may also include testing for glaucoma, color perception, depth, and the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometrists must be licensed, have a Doctor of Optometry degree, and pass a state board examination.  The key here is DETECT.  They can treat vision problems, but for eye diseases you will usually be referred to an opthalmologist.

Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. If a person requires medical or surgical care for an eye disease or an eye injury, he or she will seek the assistance of an ophthalmologist. Your refractive laser surgeon MUST be an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists must acquire a Doctor of Medicine degree, a broad knowledge of general medicine, and clinical training. This provides them with enough experience to diagnose and treat all types of eye disorders.

Ophthalmologists are the only eye care professionals certified to perform surgery on the eye. A subspecialist has undergone additional years of medical training exclusively in their chosen area of expertise, for example, retinal diseases, glaucoma, cornea or pediatrics.

Answer 7

A black spot in the center of your vision is usually macular degeneration.

If it moves then I don't know what it is!

You should definitely see an OD, not an MD. An OD is an optometrist who has studied nothing but eyes!! That is there specialty.

Answer 8

I don't think that's really a floater. Floaters aren't usually permanent fixtures, more like spots that appear at certain times. From what you're describing, it sound like you might have something else wrong with your eye and should get to the eye doctor as soon as possible. Don't risk losing eyesight!