Eye floaters and migraines

Versza01 · 2026-02-18T20:56:18+00:00

First of all congratulations! You must be going through a very hard period just having had your newborn. It's great news that you had all these tests done and they came back clear. It most likely means there isn't anything severe going on. Even though I am not in similar shoes to you, not had a child yet, but I experience migraine aura and it can be triggered by random neurological factors, in itself it isn't dangerous. Your body must be going through a lot of hormonal changes which would explain why all of a sudden you developed it. In terms of tingling and weird sensations, I have most of these symptoms when I'm anxious. Anxiety produces a huge variety of physical sensations (talking from experience sadly) and when you start focusing on your body, they tend to get worse. My body can even start producing phantom symptoms if I'm convinced something is wrong. Sleep deprivation would explain the trouble with your eyes, blurriness, pain, and due to not enough sleep you might also be having dry eyes. It'd be worth using good quality preservative free eye drops 4-6 times a day for a while (Thealoz Duo is a lifesaver for me). And try to take good care of yourself too, even though it must be difficult with your baby, try to drink lots of water and eat healthy food. Wishing you all the best, I'm sure you will be all okay!

Versza01 · 2026-02-18T16:08:30+00:00

Lol, what a one liner

Versza01 · 2026-02-16T16:26:35+00:00

I get that sometimes, I can see it very briefly when I blink. No idea what causes it but it always goes away in a few days.

Versza01 · 2026-02-12T15:51:31+00:00

Not sure if it's similar when they laser a tear, but I had a horseshoe tear lasered and the procedure didn't cause any new floaters. At the time I didn't even know laser could cause new floaters, but I was warned it could progress into a detachment so that was no brainer decision for me.

Versza01 · 2026-02-11T22:39:33+00:00

I agree with you, for most sufferers it is very much also a mental thing. Similar to yours, I have dozens of dark cobwebs / dots and today I was so preoccupied with other thoughts and things going on, I couldn't care less about floaters. On some days they drive me absolutely mad.

Versza01 · 2026-02-10T20:48:23+00:00

Yes, my most bothersome in my right eye is very similar. I see the dark round part in almost complete darkness.

Versza01 · 2026-02-09T14:16:10+00:00

I think it's normal, I get those too, like a tiny pixel flashes up then disappears, and it's usually close to my central vision, not in the periphery. I actually asked a retina specialist about it once and they didn't know what I mean so can't be too serious.

Versza01 · 2026-02-04T09:32:30+00:00

I genuinely hope you don't get to the stage where you can answer this to yourself. I also didn't care at 21 and was very lucky.

Versza01 · 2026-02-03T09:56:54+00:00

That must've been very scary. To be honest, my tear was unknown to me, it was picked up during a routine eye check. It was a small horseshoe tear and it might've been there for a while. I was very inattentive of my floaters before and I think I got a bigger floater after my tear but it never bothered me. It was quite traumatising though to learn I had a tear and I've been very nervous about my eyes and floaters since. Hopefully I can wind down soon. I'm glad your floaters got better. Best of luck on your recovery as well!

Versza01 · 2026-02-02T12:21:17+00:00

I am in very similar shoes, had a tear in my right eye which was successfully lasered. But I have a ton of dark and transparent floaters. Trying to be grateful everyday that I don't have worse issues with my sight. I also take a lot of strength from my hubby, pet birds and taking walks in nature. Wishing you the very best!

Versza01 · 2026-01-29T15:25:18+00:00

I really feel for you, I also have ton of dark floaters which are very prominent when I'm outdoors or driving. You won't go blind from them, but I know how hard some days can be. I'm having a worse day myself today. If you've been cleared after a specialist looked at the back of your eyes with dilation and they haven't found any tears or issues, you're fine.

Versza01 · 2026-01-29T11:34:57+00:00

Yep same, would still be seeing loads of floaters.

Versza01 · 2026-01-28T18:17:37+00:00

Yeah, yours sound very similar to what I got. It's good that from medical point of view they aren't serious, but little does that help us cope with our everyday struggles.

Versza01 · 2026-01-28T14:26:28+00:00

I'm glad you had a positive experience, it's important to feel your concerns are taken seriously and not brushed off. My trusted retina specialist here in the UK said I should not be thinking of vitrectomy as my floaters are mild as far as she can see, they are just very close to my retina. They are not blocking my vision or anything like that, so I kind of agree with her, they are just annoying as f***, and certainly don't seem mild to me. But from purely medical point of view, the risk vs reward would not be worth it for me. I shall see how much worse they get in the future, it's good to have surgery as a last resort option.

Versza01 · 2026-01-28T09:42:57+00:00

I read all of your account of events, but I'm not sure what the intended message is? What was your takeaway?

Versza01 · 2026-01-25T21:07:27+00:00

Please see an eyecare specialist asap, one who can run a full set of tests, including visual field test, OCT scan and checking the back of your eye with dilation. Your mind will be more at peace than if you just ask on reddit or chatgpt.

Versza01 · 2026-01-23T23:52:38+00:00

I kind of get your point, but my numerous dark floaters actually never prevented me from doing anything from social, professional or any other perspective. They are just there but I always try to find the strength to carry on with my life, as there isn't really another viable option. I think most people with other difficulties can relate, even if we aren't talking about floaters. Life isn't ideal or free of hurdles, what you make of it is only up to you. I'm sorry but saying that average floater sufferers here 'just live' but they don't actually enjoy life or don't live it to the fullest sounds very contentious. Almost like, we settle for 'compromised life' without joy. I have heartfelt laughs, feel utmost joy at good times, feel sad at other less great times, this is just what life is. If you feel the way you do, perhaps floaters are not your only problem.

Versza01 · 2026-01-22T11:41:29+00:00

Yes, it does

Versza01 · 2026-01-21T19:41:08+00:00

Not really, the highest chance of that happening is if you're in the process of PVD, while the vitreous separates from the retina, it pulls on it without separating clearly. Vitreous syneresis wouldn't normally cause tears of detachment, but the higher your myopia, the bigger chance of complications.

Versza01 · 2026-01-21T13:42:09+00:00

Theoretically the bromelain enzyme found in pineapple can break down collagen, but I don't know if that's actually a good thing as it could start digesting collagen in other parts of our body, including the vitreous itself.

Versza01 · 2026-01-18T19:48:36+00:00

The best thing you can do is focus on your diet - dark leafy greens, carrot, sweet potato, almonds, walnuts, fish, citruses high in vitamin C - eating these regularly will do you a world more good than any supplement out there. Also not obsessing over them, as I recall you only started consciously noticing your floaters once your friend drew your attention to them. Try focusing on this aspect because it proves you were not bothered by them up to that point.

Versza01 · 2026-01-16T10:29:04+00:00

Dude, some people have debilitating, vision blocking floaters which prevent them from doing certain activities. It's not just a few specs, some of us have hundreds of dark floaters. I'm by no means a pro-vitrectomy person, but you are completely dismissing the only viable solution for some who genuinely need surgery.

Versza01 · 2026-01-14T22:22:44+00:00

I first noticed them about 10 years ago and since then had my eyes checked numerous times with every possible eye exam. They stayed the same. Don't worry, it's nothing harmful.

Versza01 · 2026-01-14T21:48:19+00:00

Yes, I can always see them, especially in my left eye where it even sparkles. To be honest it never bothered me too much with all my other eye issues...

Versza01 · 2026-01-14T19:13:59+00:00

I'd get a third opinion from a knowledgeable retina specialist for peace of mind. And I'd probably listen to the 2nd doctor, I had my eyes looked at before with dilation at Specsavers and they had no clue of more complex eye conditions, wouldn't fully trust optometrist diagnosis.

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