Question: What causes this moving patch of cloudy vision?

(Posted by: on 2012-01-03 03:11:12)

Lately I've noticed a patch of 'cloud' that occasionally moves across the lens of my right eye. If I look at a light when this happens, it is surrounded by a halo and rays of light, a bit like street lights through a car window, or when I've left my contact lenses in too long. At first I thought it was a cataract but I've read they are fixed in one place. I've been wearing contacts for about 9 months. In recent months I've noticed that my eyes get tired and sore when I wear them, so now I wear my glasses most of the time. I always have more trouble removing my contact from my right eye, and once I think I may have scratched it a little by accident, about 4 months ago. What do you think is causing this? Is it the contacts, or is it unrelated? I am 20 and quite short sighted.

Posted by: Indiana Jones on 2012-01-03, 21:39:08

Its called a floater. it could be a "normal " floater or it could potentially be a sign of a retinal detachment. i would make an appointment with your eye dr for a complete eye exam to determine if its serious or not.