r/Millennials • u/squabbleknob • 23h ago

Discussion Raise your hand if you've gotten your first eye floater

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I've got my first. Barely into my 40s, but there it is. 😮‍💨 Here's to many more to come, I imainge.

Edit: Honestly did not know how common these were for younger people. 🤯

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u/BusinessDamage1578 17h ago

It's called a vitreous (jelly like substance filling your eyeball) detachment (different from a retinal detachment). Cells clump together and cast a shadow on the retina causing "floaters" across our vision

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u/Asleep_Pressure_2882 15h ago

I like how you say “our” vision. It makes you sound caring as a doctor
I’m saying I like your bedside manner,
Op-Doc