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Superior, MT
June 18
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A myAMDteam Member

Saw Doc. He said everyone gets them as they age. It is the gel substance that gives the eye it's shape separating from the retina. It can in some cases tear the retina or in worse case detach it. He said call right away if the light flashes in my periphery disappear.
It is unrelated to amd or my ga.

June 25
A myAMDteam Member

Do you have cataracts? Floaters are one of the symptoms. I, too, am glad that you are telling your eye doctor. Please keep us updated.

June 25
myAMDteam

Floaters are not a listed symptom of advanced dry AMD. The typical symptoms associated with advanced dry AMD include:

- Blurry or blank/dark spots in central vision
- Straight lines appearing wavy or crooked
- Increased difficulty seeing in low light
- Words disappearing while reading
- Loss of color vision That said, it's Show Full Answer

Floaters are not a listed symptom of advanced dry AMD. The typical symptoms associated with advanced dry AMD include:

- Blurry or blank/dark spots in central vision
- Straight lines appearing wavy or crooked
- Increased difficulty seeing in low light
- Words disappearing while reading
- Loss of color vision That said, it's really important to mention the floaters to an eye care professional as soon as possible. This is especially true with advanced dry AMD, since a small percentage of cases can progress to wet AMD — where abnormal blood vessels leak blood and fluid beneath the macula. Floaters can sometimes be associated with that kind of bleeding.

Don't wait on this one — getting it checked out quickly could make a real difference in protecting your vision.

June 18
A myAMDteam Member

Thanks for letting us know what your doctor said. It is very helpful to know.

June 26
A myAMDteam Member

You are doing the right thing by telling your eye doctor about the floaters. Blessings!

June 23

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