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barbtries

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47. if it helps at all,

Fri Mar 10, 2023, 03:01 PM

Mar 2023

i had a sudden floater in my eye and it was a detached vitreous. I also got a complete stroke workup at the ER and it turned out to be vertigo (I couldn't walk straight). Hopefully this is just as benign for your doctor. The good thing is they have medications if you get to them fast enough that do wonders for stroke.

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My brother is on his way to the ER and I'm freaking out [View all] Siwsan Mar 2023 OP

I am so sorry. Evergreen Emerald Mar 2023 #1

Maybe a detached retina? Hope he'll be OK, whatever is, and that you'll be OK too. Ocelot II Mar 2023 #2

The big floater means maybe. Flashing lights are the other big clue. maxsolomon Mar 2023 #43

Floaters & torn retinas go hand in hand. Whatthe_Firetruck Mar 2023 #50

Deep, slow breaths. redwitch Mar 2023 #3

He was so well behaved last night Siwsan Mar 2023 #7

let's just say he's trying KatyaR Mar 2023 #37

Maybe Madoc picked up on your anxiety and wnylib Mar 2023 #44

Oh, dear! Good luck to your brother. A friend of mine had her floaters removed and then she was Karadeniz Mar 2023 #4

Everyone is different but riversedge Mar 2023 #5

I've had to deal with so many family health issues and deaths, I immediately go into panic mode Siwsan Mar 2023 #10

I totally Rebl2 Mar 2023 #34

I had something like that once, it was a weiss ring. RKP5637 Mar 2023 #6

... RKP5637 Mar 2023 #8

Hope he's OK. I have vitreous detachment in my eyes. The vitreous fluid pulls away from retina Silent Type Mar 2023 #9

Thanks. I've have a few floaters, but they are very small and tend to disappear. Siwsan Mar 2023 #12

That is so scary and stressful. I hope it all turns out OK Walleye Mar 2023 #11

He needs you, the kitties need you, we need you❣️ Polly Hennessey Mar 2023 #13

I've had floaters ever since I can remember. blueinredohio Mar 2023 #14

Have had them Rebl2 Mar 2023 #28

I also have glaucoma. Started out with high pressures. blueinredohio Mar 2023 #45

Had Laser surgery for Glaucoma True Blue American Mar 2023 #48

They tried that Rebl2 Mar 2023 #54

If your pressure is fine it worked. True Blue American Mar 2023 #57

Took hydroxychloroquine Rebl2 Mar 2023 #53

My rheumatologist told me to make sure I got eye exams blueinredohio Mar 2023 #55

I went twice a Rebl2 Mar 2023 #56

Odds are it is a vitreous detachment; the younger he is, the longer takes to go away elias7 Mar 2023 #15

Had that Rebl2 Mar 2023 #39

So sorry Siswan. lark Mar 2023 #16

Healing vibes on the way to you & your son. 💓💓💓 SheltieLover Mar 2023 #27

You & your brother are in my thoughts Not Heidi Mar 2023 #17

Best wishes Siwsan. Hoping for the best. Evolve Dammit Mar 2023 #18

It could just be that a tiny blood vessel has a small rupture. appleannie1 Mar 2023 #19

I had a similar issue a year ago December. TygrBright Mar 2023 #20

I hope he is okay,Siwsan. Can you go to the hospital now? debm55 Mar 2023 #21

He doesn't think it necessary Siwsan Mar 2023 #22

Pls stay off the roads, Siwsan SheltieLover Mar 2023 #26

Good idea Rebl2 Mar 2023 #29

That can only cause complications. SheltieLover Mar 2023 #31

Bad weather, Siswan, True Blue American Mar 2023 #49

Bad weather and Ativan! dickthegrouch Mar 2023 #52

I am sorry to hear this. I hope all is well with him. LoisB Mar 2023 #23

Best hopes for your brother Siwsan. irisblue Mar 2023 #24

Healing vibes on the way to both of you! 💓💓💓 SheltieLover Mar 2023 #25

My BIL Rebl2 Mar 2023 #32

Retinal migraines VGNonly Mar 2023 #33

Toss gthe whiffle balls around & your brother will be home in no time SheltieLover Mar 2023 #30

It could also be a sign of an impending retinal detachment Warpy Mar 2023 #35

Wishing your brother a speedy recovery. gademocrat7 Mar 2023 #36

Don't be surprised if it takes him a while to get back to you. Hope22 Mar 2023 #38

Oh no! Best wishes to you both! CaptainTruth Mar 2023 #40

Madoc is just picking up on your energies, slightlv Mar 2023 #41

From someone who had had these problems... Jirel Mar 2023 #42

((((Hugs))) and {{{vibes}}}... 3catwoman3 Mar 2023 #46

if it helps at all, barbtries Mar 2023 #47

Oh dear. 2naSalit Mar 2023 #51

Just saw this. Good Luck to your brother! More deep breathes for you, and kitty love!! electric_blue68 Mar 2023 #58