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redshift · 04-13-2009, 01:01 PM

Does anyone else have these? If so, when in your addiction did you develop them? How do you manage living with them day to day? I'm finding them very frustrating to live with, as it's a constant reminder of addiction, and I'm not able take in a nice sunny day without seeing them / my past.

Not asking for medical advice here, but more coping strategies. Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate or in the wrong place, please close/move.

Thanks,
Red

stone · 04-13-2009, 01:05 PM

Everyone has them don't they? I have not heard of any connection with addiction.

Bard · 04-13-2009, 01:16 PM

As far as I know they're pretty much normal for everybody. It seems sometimes they're more noticeable then others which could be your case. But to be on the safe side better to get the opinion of a eye doctor rather then second guessing it.

**Astro** · 04-13-2009, 01:41 PM

Hi Red,

I'm not a doctor but I am an amateur astronomer so it's important for me to keep a close watch on my eyesight. While floaters are fairly normal, a significant amount or increase in them can indicate retinal detachment, so please consult an eye doctor if you notice anything unusual.

redshift · 04-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the replies! Just to be clear, I have consulted an eye doctor, and it's not retinal detachment.

I guess my question is more about coping strategies, since they can be very annoying / distracting at times.

04-13-2009, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
redshift Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117	Eye floaters Does anyone else have these? If so, when in your addiction did you develop them? How do you manage living with them day to day? I'm finding them very frustrating to live with, as it's a constant reminder of addiction, and I'm not able take in a nice sunny day without seeing them / my past. Not asking for medical advice here, but more coping strategies. Mods, if you feel this is inappropriate or in the wrong place, please close/move. Thanks, Red

04-13-2009, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
stone Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,303	Everyone has them don't they? I have not heard of any connection with addiction. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

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Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,845	Hi Red, I'm not a doctor but I am an amateur astronomer so it's important for me to keep a close watch on my eyesight. While floaters are fairly normal, a significant amount or increase in them can indicate retinal detachment, so please consult an eye doctor if you notice anything unusual. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

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04-13-2009, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bard A new dawn and new chapter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 296 Blog Entries: 27	As far as I know they're pretty much normal for everybody. It seems sometimes they're more noticeable then others which could be your case. But to be on the safe side better to get the opinion of a eye doctor rather then second guessing it.

04-13-2009, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
redshift Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117	Thanks for the replies! Just to be clear, I have consulted an eye doctor, and it's not retinal detachment. I guess my question is more about coping strategies, since they can be very annoying / distracting at times.

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