Seeing small specs of light when wearing contacts?!


Question: lately when I wear my contacts every now and then I will see a spec or what looks like light just for a moment, could this be something on my contact or is there something wrong with my eyes? ( i havent noticed this happening when wearing glasses, or without my contacts)


Answers: lately when I wear my contacts every now and then I will see a spec or what looks like light just for a moment, could this be something on my contact or is there something wrong with my eyes? ( i havent noticed this happening when wearing glasses, or without my contacts)

Please state your age? Specs of light called floaters occurs in middle age people (40+) and seniors. Sometimes they are worse in the dark.This may be a sign of retinal detachment and you must consult your opthamoligist NOW. I mean right now, get on the phone and tell them you are experiencing light flashes or floaters.

I am not trying to scare you... just the possible risk of loosing vision compleatly is there if you are experiencing retinal detachment. Most people in this age group are experiencing retinal pulling causing the flashes however if it detaches you will go blind. It is risk and you have to double check.
Floaters are common as it is gel from your eye that flaots across your feild of vision however flashes of light in middle age is something that has to be checked immediatly. So, if you are 40-60 call now.

If you are younger, I would inquire about migraines and tell you it could be numerous things and to visit the opthmologist. It is not as much an emergency if you are of this age group.

If it is because of computer use, they have glasses specifically for that. I would also come off of contacts and use glasses for a week or two. Or use your contacts less frequently.

Eyes, like all parts of the body, needs exercise. Looking at a monitor is not challenging and stimulant to the eyes, so the rule of thumb is to always look around at different things every 15 minutes or less to keep your eyes active and stimulated.

Good luck and check with your optometrist

- AnthonyR





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