Vision floaters?

Adam&Kaila · August 2014

Do any of you ever get "floaters" in your vision? Little white/black specs floating around. I've had them a couple times. They don't last long. I've heard of others having them but don't know why. Does anyone know what they're from?

Singingmama10 · August 2014

I always thought it was normal until DH started complaining about seeing these flecks/floaters. I get them all the time.

turtles7 · August 2014

I get them all the time too. I've read its natural deteriation of the eye but I'm not a doctor and hope it's nothing serious. Usually it's black but I've had some bright white ones too but I think it's because I stand up too fast.

jess123456 · August 2014

There are lots of reasons for having them and I believe can be common in pregnancy but I would bring it up to your doctor as it could be a sign of fluid retention or the beginnings of pre e I believe (obviously I am no doctor). My sister had pre e and that was one of her symptoms.

Adam&Kaila · August 2014

My BP has been normal throughout (don't have the numbers in front of me) and there's been no mention of pre-e at all. I'll mention them at my next appointment. Thanks all!

Ineedmorecoffee · August 2014

I have them constantly, and a lot of them. I have had multiple vision checks because of it, but everything is fine. My BP Is fine too. Sorry you are dealing with them!

kikimeemee · August 2014

My psychology professor in college once said they are leftover junk from eye formation in the uterus. It's been a good 10+ yrs so that's abt all the details I can recall. :-)

PennyLane26 · August 2014

Yikes! This freaks me out (I had Pre-E with DD). Please call your OB if this is something new!

bustarmu21 · August 2014

I have floaters, I have had them for a long time. Eye Dr always says there nothing to be concerned about.

ColtiersMom · August 2014

It could either be from a head ache or high blood pressure. No need to panic and call the dr right away but I would mention it at your next appt

Bugzee · August 2014

I get them quite often! I agree, as long as your BP is fine, assume it's abnormally normal

ShelleyElla22 · August 2014

I have been having these as well and mentioned it to my doctor at my appt yesterday. She said it's completely normal and due to the amount of blood flow that is being directed towards the baby. Apparently eyes typically consume around 20% of the oxygen in your body so the change in blood flow can cause the floaters

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