Hi All,

I suffer from myopia (near sightedness) but I've always had very good eyesight.

Recently though... I noticed that my left eye seems to see things a little bit darker than my right eye. I also noticed that when I look at a blank light colored wall, my left eye sees a large circular gray transluscent spot.

In addition, I also can't see very well at distance, or see very well in low light with my left eye even when wearing my glasses.

And I can't read very well with my left eye either... even though I am near sighted and have no astigmatism.

Sooo... I contacted my optometrist and went for an exam on Saturday and she said that the poor vision that I am now experiencing in my left eye is due to a "vitreous detachment" and a large "floater".

So my questions to the board are:

1. I've never had "floaters" before... do they disappear/move/fade out in time?? This big circular thing is directly in my line of vision which makes it hard to see stuff.

2. Also has anyone had a "vitreous detachment"? Will the blurriness associated with that go away at some point?

The optometrist seemed to act like all of it wasn't any big deal, that it will clear up in time, but then she said to call her ASAP if I start seeing lots of floaters, sparks, or if I start seeing a curtain coming down or across my left eye-- which would indicate a detached or torn retina!!! YIKES!!!

Anywho... since this news was all pretty scary, I made an appointment to see an opthomalogist (Eye MD) on Thursday to get more answers.

Has anyone else experienced eye problems like this?

Peppermint Patty