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Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #26764
138 days ago
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Dark Spot in My Right Eye - What Should I Do?

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Apareceu um risco escuro no neu olho direito...ele se move conforme movo meu olho de um lado para outro.notei a uns três dias..não tenho usado lente a 5meses...obs: tenho costume de usar talco no pescoço pata dormir..oq ultimamente me causou ardor nos olhos e nariz..e acordar com dor no centro da testa..pois tenho alergia a perfume de rosas..parei imediatamente de usar...sou mulher tenho 55a...Gostaria de saber se tem forma de tirar esse ridquinho...q incomoda um pouco

How would you describe the discomfort caused by the dark spot?:

- Mild

Have you experienced any changes in your vision?:

- No changes

Do you have any other symptoms accompanying the dark spot?:

- None
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The moving dark line or spot you notice in your right eye that shifts when you move your eye is most likely a vitreous floater, which is very common with aging and usually harmless. Floaters occur when tiny clumps form inside the gel of the eye and cast shadows on the retina, a condition related to Vitreous floaters. It is unlikely to be caused by talcum powder or allergy exposure, as those usually cause surface irritation, not internal shadows. Since you have no vision loss or other symptoms, it is probably benign; however, because you are 55 and this is a new floater, you should still have an eye exam to rule out rare but important problems like Retinal detachment. There is usually no need to “remove” it, and most floaters become less noticeable over time. In summary, this is likely harmless, but get a routine eye check soon, and seek urgent care immediately if you notice flashes of light, many new floaters, or a curtain-like shadow in your vision.

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Hello

Provavelmente é uma “mosca volante” (floaters) — algo comum aos 55 anos e geralmente benigno.

O fato de o pontinho escuro se mover quando você move o olho é típico disso.

O que fazer • Não precisa de tratamento na maioria dos casos • Costuma diminuir ou o cérebro passa a ignorar com o tempo • Evite esfregar os olhos e continue sem usar o talco/perfume que irritou

Procure um oftalmologista com urgência se aparecer: • Muitos pontos novos de repente • “Luzes” piscando • Sombra tipo cortina na visão • Perda de visão ou dor

Como começou há poucos dias, vale marcar uma consulta não urgente para examinar o fundo do olho e confirmar que está tudo bem.

I trust this helps Thank you Take care

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O aparecimento de um risco escuro ou mancha que se move com o olho pode ser um sintoma típico de moscas volantes, que são pequenos pedaços de tecido ocular que flutuam dentro do vítreo, o gel que preenche o interior do olho. Essa condição é geralmente inofensiva e pode ser mais comum à medida que envelhecemos, devido à alteração do gel vítreo que se torna mais líquido e as fibras colágenas no interior se agrupam. No entanto, considerando que você está experimentando outros sintomas como dor de cabeça e irritação ocular possivelmente relacionados à alergia, é importante levar em consideração todas essas informações. A primeira coisa a fazer seria interromper completamente o uso de qualquer produto que esteja causando irritação, como o talco. Além disso, manter os olhos bem lubrificados pode ajudar a minimizar o incômodo das moscas volantes. Caso o risco escuro persista ou se você perceber um aumento súbito em seu número, acompanhar com brilhos ou perda parcial da visão, é essencial procurar um oftalmologista imediatamente. Esses podem ser sinais de problemas mais sérios, como um descolamento de retina. Para aliviar a irritação ocular, considere o uso de um colírio lubrificante sem conservantes, disponível em farmácias. Ajustar sua exposição a produtos que possam desencadear reações alérgicas continuará sendo crucial. No geral, é importante manter acompanhamento regular com seu oftalmologista, especialmente se surgirem novos sintomas.

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Hello dear See it seems eye floaters common in age 50 years and above. They are found in vitreous chamber of eye. Please observe for Excess formation 5-6 Pain Vision problems Irritation Right now it is not abnormalities. However in case of above symptoms consult opthalmologist in person for better clarity Also the talcom powder causes irritation so please avoid its use Regards

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