For years, I chalked up those tiny squiggly shadows in my vision to just being tired or spending too much time on screens. But when I was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), things started to click. Eye floaters had shown up before any major symptoms did, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that maybe—just…
It started with a sudden shower of dark specs drifting across my vision—like someone had shaken a snow globe full of black ash. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, even splashed my face, thinking maybe I was just tired. But the floaters didn’t go away. A dull ache set in, and something told me this wasn’t…
About a year ago, I was rear-ended on the freeway. It wasn’t a dramatic, high-speed crash, but enough to rattle me—and apparently, my eyes too. A few days later, I started noticing these strange, squiggly shadows drifting through my vision. At first, I thought it was just stress or lack of sleep. But when they…
Not long ago, I woke up with blurry vision and an annoying swarm of tiny spots drifting across my eye. I chalked it up to lack of sleep or maybe too much screen time. But when the floaters didn’t fade—and my eye started feeling irritated—I knew it was more than just eye strain. A visit…
Ever been caught off guard by those tiny cobwebs or translucent spots drifting across your vision? You’re not alone—I’ve had a few sudden moments thinking something was darting past my eyes, only to realize it was just a floater. For many of us, eye floaters are more annoying than dangerous. But when they start interfering…
Ever had one of those days where you’re sitting in clinic, and a patient walks in complaining of weird little specks or cobwebs drifting across their vision? And just as you’re jotting that down, they casually mention they’ve also been dealing with high blood pressure for a while. That made me pause—and honestly, it’s what…
Are you aware of the connection between high blood pressure and vision problems? You might be surprised by how your blood pressure can impact your eyesight. In this article, we’ll break it down and explain what happens when hypertension affects your eyes and how you can manage it effectively. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is…
Discover the potential link between iron deficiency and eye floaters. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments in our comprehensive guide. Iron deficiency, a common nutritional disorder, can lead to a range of health issues, including anemia, fatigue, and impaired cognitive function. Among the less frequently discussed symptoms is the potential association between iron deficiency and…