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06/27/09 03:03 PM

"ive recently started seeing brown spots out of my left eye. what could be causing this?"
Asked By: jamieholtleslie  
Category: Neuropathy

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i had a dialated eye test about a year ago and was diagnosed fine. ive recently quit taking simvastatin because of hi CK levels. i take 80mg. of lisinapril and 10mg. of amlodipine daily. my last A1C test was 6.7. i have decreased kidney function.

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07/01/09 08:57 AM

Morning JamieHoltLeslie; Great job with the A1C, for every 1% reduction of A1C you are reducing the risk of eye disease by 40%. For blood pressure control, <130/80, you reduce the risk of eye disease by 30-50%. Lipid control, LDL<100,HDL>50, TG<150; all reduce cardiovascular risk by 20-50%. Indicators suggest than only 10% of patient diagnosed with diabetes achieve these goals. Unexplained brown spots; screening suggestions are a dilated eye exam yearly. Only your Your Ophthalmologist can diagnose exactly what these symptoms represent. Consequent, a visit to the Eye Doctor. Descriptions of eye disease can include "blurred vision, floating spots, cloudy, shadow or dark areas." Thanks for asking dLife. Be you best, call on us often. Good luck with the appointments. Regards Sue for YOU
Answered By: Susan Throop
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07/09/09 07:15 PM

According to the Mayo clinic most floaters are caused by age-related changes. Considered a nuisance, but not serious. However, If you notice a sudden increase in the number of eye floaters you see they recommend contacting an eye specialist ASAP, especially if you also see flashes of light or notice that your vision is blurry. Those can be symptoms of a retinal tear/retinal detachment which is serious.
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07/09/09 07:14 PM

According to the Mayo clinic most floaters are caused by age-related changes. Considered a nuisance, but not serious. However, If you notice a sudden increase in the number of eye floaters you see they recommend contacting an eye specialist ASAP, especially if you also see flashes of light or notice that your vision is blurry. Those can be symptoms of a retinal tear/retinal detachment which is serious.
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06/30/09 05:20 PM

Is it what they call floaters do they come and go. I would make an appointment or even call your eye doctor to give them this information.
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