Weird Eye Phenomenon
Jun 25, 2021 08:53:06 #
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Lightroom, but it's almost undetectable. As I move my eyes from the image to the right panel, what I would describe as a faint gray cloud moves slowly from right to left. When I look back at the image, the cloud moves slowly from left to right. What made me notice this oddity was my difficulty in seeing the changes the sliders made. Since I would move a slider and then shift my eyes, that cloud momentarily blocked my view by a tiny bit.
I never noticed it in any other situation, so it's not a major problem. I see my eye doctor in October. If it gets worse, I'll go sooner.
I never noticed it in any other situation, so it's not a major problem. I see my eye doctor in October. If it gets worse, I'll go sooner.
Jun 25, 2021 13:16:52 #
Jerry,
I would make an appt. as soon as possible, as you could be experiencing AMD, age macular degeneration, I have the same and I have a cloud of blood, they say that blurs your vision, I have to go every 4-6 weeks to have an injection into my eye, not fun!!!
Be safe...
I would make an appt. as soon as possible, as you could be experiencing AMD, age macular degeneration, I have the same and I have a cloud of blood, they say that blurs your vision, I have to go every 4-6 weeks to have an injection into my eye, not fun!!!
Be safe...
Jun 25, 2021 14:46:40 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Li... (show quote)
It could be a variety of "floater".
Several years ago in a discussion about cataracts someone mentioned his wife's floaters and how they went away after she started taking Bausch&Lomb's Occuvite eye vitamins.
Since I had been experiencing floaters I picked some up and after a short time mine went away as well.
I got the Occuvite 50+ which had 5 times as much Lutein as the regular version and I believe that's what made the difference.
Jun 26, 2021 07:48:55 #
I never noticed it in any other situation, so it's not a major problem. I see my eye doctor in October. If it gets worse, I'll go sooner.[/quote]
I agree with Bushbum. Get in ASAP. Retinal detachment is common, can be subtle, can also be progressive, can be treated if caught early, is untreatable if you wait too long, and can cause similar symptoms to what you describe
I agree with Bushbum. Get in ASAP. Retinal detachment is common, can be subtle, can also be progressive, can be treated if caught early, is untreatable if you wait too long, and can cause similar symptoms to what you describe
Jun 26, 2021 08:41:14 #
After having many eye problems over the years, including detached retina, my recommendation to you would be to see an eye doctor, an opthamolagis, ASAP. Don't wait until October.
Jun 26, 2021 09:01:40 #
Jun 26, 2021 09:02:04 #
I agree with flip1948; it sounds like a floater although you definitely need a professional opinion.
Floaters are clumps of blood cells that leaked into your retina. Because they're sitting on the retina, they'll seem to move with your point of focus as you shift your eyes around. You might also notice flashes or streaks of light when you move your eyes around at night. This is caused by the floaters rubbing across the optic nerve as your eyes move.
They scared the hell out of me because eye problems run in my family but I had them checked out and I've had them for about 10 years now with no ill effect. They very, very slowly dissipate over time but never completely disappear...
...but don't take our word for it!
Floaters are clumps of blood cells that leaked into your retina. Because they're sitting on the retina, they'll seem to move with your point of focus as you shift your eyes around. You might also notice flashes or streaks of light when you move your eyes around at night. This is caused by the floaters rubbing across the optic nerve as your eyes move.
They scared the hell out of me because eye problems run in my family but I had them checked out and I've had them for about 10 years now with no ill effect. They very, very slowly dissipate over time but never completely disappear...
...but don't take our word for it!
Jun 26, 2021 09:30:40 #
Busbum wrote:
Jerry,
I would make an appt. as soon as possible, as you could be experiencing AMD, age macular degeneration, I have the same and I have a cloud of blood, they say that blurs your vision, I have to go every 4-6 weeks to have an injection into my eye, not fun!!!
Be safe...
I would make an appt. as soon as possible, as you could be experiencing AMD, age macular degeneration, I have the same and I have a cloud of blood, they say that blurs your vision, I have to go every 4-6 weeks to have an injection into my eye, not fun!!!
Be safe...
Same for my wife.
Jun 26, 2021 10:44:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Li... (show quote)
I’d probably look for medical advice beyond the web!
Jun 26, 2021 10:51:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Li... (show quote)
I’d go ASAP. What you’re describing is exactly what my ex-wife started experiencing years ago. It wound up being wet Macular Degeneration. Get it checked.
Jun 26, 2021 10:52:58 #
I have the same problem,showed up about 5 years ago. My Dr. explained that it is normal as we age. There is in the center of our eyes a jelly like substance that is called the "vitreous" that begins to break down. Mine is bad enough that sometimes when I am taking a picture, I have to to refocus because I can't see well enough through the "cloud". I have learned to live with it, but it is frustrating.
Jun 26, 2021 11:49:22 #
marklevisay
Loc: Central Virginia
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Li... (show quote)
Jerry: I had same exact issue, and eye doctor described it as "Posterior Vitreous Detachment" or PVD. Very common as we age and somewhat related to floaters. Google it and you can find out more. Nothing to be done about it, though it slowly resolves. Good luck!
Jun 26, 2021 12:05:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a weird one. I noticed this when using Li... (show quote)
Sounds like you are getting "floaters", Jerry. There is no cure for that.
Jun 26, 2021 15:34:11 #
RichKenn
Loc: Merritt Island, FL
I vote for AMD, Jerry. I have it. See the doc right away and start taking the ARADS-2 vitamins.
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