Floaters in the eyes related to Insulian Resistiance?
Hi,
Just lately since I have put on weight I have noticed floaters in my eyes.
When you look at a white wall or a white sky or anything light coloured and there is lots of light.. .you see floater things in your eyes.. like little ants.
I move my eyes an they kind of disappear and not really noticeable in light if its not strong sunlight or if you are looking at dark things.
I was wondering if this could be related to Insulin Resistance or just aging of the eyes (I am 33). I have heard that people who have Diabetes Type I and II have vision probelems.. I was wondering since I have nearly been diagnosed with PCOS, I would probably have IR (I have had sugar cravings all my life and lots of abdominal fat)...so maybe the vison floater things are related to IR.
It has me worried about as it makes me feel as though my vision could get worse, not to mention annoying I even get them when watching the TV in my bedroom as the wall next to it is white and I see floater ant things on the side of my eye. Very annoying.
Everybody I've asked about floaters (including GP's) say there is no cure.
Does anybody else have this symptom related to PCOS?
I get that from time to time and have since I was 16. The doc I had then said they were symptoms of a migraine. Though I'd often get them & no migraine. I don't worry about them if they happen right after rubbing my eyes, but I watch myself if I get them for no real reason. Sometimes it is a sign of a headache coming on, even a mild one.
I work in a Vision Center, floaters are actually caused by dirt and other types of waste. They pose no harm at all besides being annoying. I am not sure though if it is related to diabetes. I get them also but I also get what are called flashes, they look like small flashes of light from the corner of you eye. Hope this helps some.
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I've always had floaters. They're more noticeable when it's bright. And yes, they're just junk you can't do anything about. However, I was always told flashes aren't good.
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My dad just went to the eye doc yesturday and he was told that he had a floater. His turns out to be the color purple. and he is a diabetic, so im pretty sure that ties into the whole insulin resistance
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I am not sure though if it is related to diabetes. .
It can be.
I googled: floaters high blood sugar
Quote:
What are the symptoms? (of Type I Diabetes)
Your symptoms will vary depending on the complication.
Eye disease symptoms may include blurred or distorted vision or difficulty reading that does not go away when high blood sugar is corrected. You might see floaters or flashes of light. And you could experience partial or total loss of vision or pain in your eye.
Approximately 10.3 million Americans have diabetes. More than half of these individuals are at risk for vision loss and other health problems because they don't know they have the disease.
Diabetic eye disease, a group of eye problems that affects those with diabetes, includes diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. The most common of these is diabetic retinopathy, which affects 5.3 million Americans age 18 and older.
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially vision threatening condition in which the blood vessels inside the retina become damaged from the high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes. This leads to the leakage of fluids into the retina and the obstruction of blood flow. Both may result in vision loss.
More than one-third of those diagnosed with diabetes do not receive the recommended vision care and may be at risk for blindness. Because there are often no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, your vision may not be affected until the disease becomes severe.
Once diagnosed with diabetes, schedule a complete dilated eye examination with your Eye M.D. at least once a year. Make an appointment promptly if you experience blurred vision and floaters that:
Affect only one eye
Last more than a few days
Are not associated with a change in blood sugar
In advanced cases of diabetic retinopathy, laser treatment has been shown to reduce the loss of vision. This surgery does not cure diabetic retinopathy, nor does it prevent future vision loss, especially if diabetes or blood pressure is not well controlled.
Diabetes also can affect your vision by causing cataracts and glaucoma. If you have diabetes, you may get cataracts at a younger age and your chances of developing glaucoma are doubled.
Early diagnosis of diabetes and effective control of blood sugar and hypertension through diet, exercise and medication can help to reduce your risk of developing eye diseases associated with diabetes.
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Also, if you suddenly start getting floaters and flashes please go to your opt. A sudden onset of floaters (which may or may not be combined with rapidly changing vision) may be a sign of a detached retina.
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Yes, I have them too but by OPT says they are normal and increase with age. I wonder if you could have your eyes cleaned of them? It probably wouldn't be worth the cost as they would come back...
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I will have my eyes checked out as I think that they are related to Insulin Resistance.
I have now been diagnosed with PCOS, so probably have IR too.... although havent' yet done the Glucose Tolerance Test.
I hope its OK. Vision is the LAST thing I want problems with! :0(
Floaters in the eyes related to Insulian Resistiance? 
