Why do I see floaters (tiny bubbles) when I look up to the blue sky? No one else!
Question:
Why do I see floaters (tiny bubbles) when I look up to the blue sky? No one else can see these floaters except
No one else can see these floaters except me
Answers:
What you are experiencing is called myodesopsia. I have the exact same problem and have even gone to the optometrist about it. In the vast majority of cases, they are harmless and are only an annoyance.
However, sometimes these floaters are caused by a detached or torn retina which are very serious and require immediate medical attention. But usually, the vitreous humor (the gel like stuff in our eye) starts to peel off the inside of the wall and does not cause any problems, besides creating floaters. This is a normal symptom of aging, even if you are young.
Now, you see them when you look up into the sky because its a bright, flat backdrop so they are easy to spot
. The light comes into your eye and hits the debris, then casts shadows on your retina which is what only you see. A optometrist or opthalmologist can however see the actual floaters with a slit lamp if you should decide to visit a doctor.
To sum it up, its probably nothing, but if the floaters appeared suddenly or are excessively large, you should probably get an expert's opinion.
PS: There is no treatment currently for eye floaters except a vitrectomy, which is quite dangerous and can cause more problems. We just have to live with them in most cases.
-Chris
-and to the "MD/PhD" above, where the hell did you go to medical school??? Defensive bacteria??? lol