Floaters in eye after gym work out

Newbie777

Newbie777

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Hello been to the gym at 6.00am this morning.

Usually do walking on treadmill, cycling and low weight resistence for leg, back and arms, then rowing and finish off walking again on treadmill.

Got floaters like spiders web in my left eye.

The only thing different I did was run on the treadmill 4mph for 2 minutes and a few more extra resistance machines.

I am not sure if it the running or the resistence machines that are the issues my BV adn Blood pressure are fine , has anyone else experienced issues withtheir eyes after going to gym?
 
Newbie777 said:
Hello been to the gym at 6.00am this morning.

Usually do walking on treadmill, cycling and low weight resistence for leg, back and arms, then rowing and finish off walking again on treadmill.

Got floaters like spiders web in my left eye.

The only thing different I did was run on the treadmill 4mph for 2 minutes and a few more extra resistance machines.

I am not sure if it the running or the resistence machines that are the issues my BV adn Blood pressure are fine , has anyone else experienced issues withtheir eyes after going to gym?
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I’ve always been told by eye specialists that if you get floaters like a spiders web then you should get it checked urgently in case it’s a detached retina.
 
As per NHS:

Floaters and flashes in the eyes​

Dots and lines (floaters) or flashes of light in your vision are common. They're not usually serious.

Check if you have floaters and flashes​

Floaters in your vision can look like:

  • small dark dots
  • squiggly lines
  • rings
  • cobwebs
Flashes look like sudden flashes of light.

They're usually harmless and not a sign of anything serious, especially if:

  • you've had them for a long time
  • they're not getting worse
  • your vision is not affected
Flashes may eventually stop, and floaters often become less noticeable as you get used to them.

Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent opticians appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:​

  • you have floaters or flashes in your vision for the first time
  • you suddenly get floaters or flashes in your vision
  • the number of floaters or flashes suddenly increases
  • you have a dark "curtain" or shadow moving across your vision
  • you also have blurred vision
  • you also have eye pain
  • floaters start after eye surgery or an eye injury
These could be signs of a serious problem with the back of your eye, which could permanently affect your vision if it's not treated quickly.

www.nhs.uk

Floaters and flashes in the eyes

Find out about floaters, which are small shapes that some people see floating in their field of vision.
www.nhs.uk www.nhs.uk
 
I had a huge spider-like floater suddenly in one eye - turned out to be detachment of the vitreous humour, doctor at eye hospital described it as "wobbly jelly", very common and not serious, age-related, eventually cleared

BUT

you need to get it checked urgently, GP or optician, whichever you can get to soonest as an emergency appointment who will refer you to eye hospital or ophthalmology department, in case it is much more serious retinal detachment. Do not delay.
 
Hello guys, panic over it was just a floater and it has completely disappeared. Looks like lifted something heavy so will keep all weights (bar calfs) to 10kg. or if running affects my eyes will do walking incline instead.

Diabetes has hit my eyes worse than most people, I have had Iritis in my right eye, TRD in both my eyes, Macula Edema in my left eye, both cataracts removed, vitreos haemorrhages, and also not glaucoma but have something to eye pressures and so to take eye drops every morning and then also for dry eyes at night and day, so had it all. I am only 53!
 
@Newbie777 glad you have it sorted. However for 15 years I have had anterior uveitis and can refer directly to eye casualty emergency. It can be related to diabetes but I was diagnosed without diabetes. I had a check up at eye casualty a fortnight ago prior to a cataract op and was given a printed leaflet about dangers of detached retina. I assume mine isn't in great health. My advice is to get emergency opticians appointment if something happens you are not sure of. Floaters come and go but if it is a spider web or unexpected quantity of floaters get checked. Most hospitals always have an emergency opthamoligist on call.
 
I agree, I was working away from home in Northampton and suffered Iritis and I thought it was an eye infection, they have an eye hospital there and received steroids straight away, they told me I have priority for my eyes at any hospital

Been to Moorfields, Manchester, Rochdale and Oldham. Also my brother is an optician.

Also the floater was not full like a spiders web but like a long line.

I have had vitrous haemorrhages and they are like spiders web so know what's it like.
 
Iritis is the common name for uveitis. Mine fortunately is anterior uveitis but it can cause damage. With your history it is not worth missing it. If I'm not sure I go to the opticians. At the hospital I actually saw someone the Sunday before Christmas during covid.
What good fortune to have a professionally knowledgeable sibling.
 
Iritis is serious I agree. Near me the eye care at Rochdale have a specialist unit and I just need to phone and can be seen, do not have to through my brother, who as an optician can refer me via there 'queues' system, which means I need to seen by an eye specialist within 24 hours. My iritis happened about 10 years ago.

Also 50% of people who have Iritis have arthritis ritis (which I thankfully don't have).
 
Newbie777 said:
Iritis is serious I agree. Near me the eye care at Rochdale have a specialist unit and I just need to phone and can be seen, do not have to through my brother, who as an optician can refer me via there 'queues' system, which means I need to seen by an eye specialist within 24 hours. My iritis happened about 10 years ago.

Also 50% of people who have Iritis have arthritis ritis (which I thankfully don't have).
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Someone else from Rochdale, well Healey actually, but not lived there for nearly 60 years. I bet it has changed hugely.
 
Am from Oldham mate, and like Rochdale not changed much at all, mentality is still the same.. 1 step forward and 2 step backwards, the town centres are competing with larger ones and cities, which they are not!
 
Thanks but no flashers or flashing light, vision back to how it was before, if it happens in the morning, will go and get it checked out
 
Newbie777 said:
Thanks but no flashers or flashing light, vision back to how it was before, if it happens in the morning, will go and get it checked out
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Sorry Newbie,
Did not read whole thread and see you have sorted it so I deleted my post.
I had a detached retina with macula off and eventually had surgery so not great vision in one eye.
Fortunately my other eye is pretty good so does not affect me in any way apart from the worry about having only one good eye.
 
It's fine Wendal and sorry to hear about your eye, do you have any vision in that eye?
My right eye was bad with TRD and the operation took about 3 hours under a general, plus cataract removed, my vision was something lime11+ in that eye beforehand when I wore glasses
 
Newbie777 said:
It's fine Wendal and sorry to hear about your eye, do you have any vision in that eye?
My right eye was bad with TRD and the operation took about 3 hours under a general, plus cataract removed, my vision was something lime11+ in that eye beforehand when I wore glasses
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Hi Newbie.It was entirely my fault as I did not pick up on it early enough and have lost some vision in my left eye but apart from some peripheral perspective my right eye which the optician described as “ very good”” means apart from very close up work I don’t need glasses.
It happened 10 years ago and a bit like my diabetes diagnosis I just get on with it but am conscious of need to protect my vision in future.
Like most before I had the surgery I hated the idea of having an injection in my eyes but on the day I was quite calm as it needed doing.
The surgical team came in and assessed all the day patients and I ended up having the Dept Lead a Professor who did the procedure who said as I was the most serious case on the day they would get the Top guy.
Anyway he did a great job at fitting the buckle and took about 90 minutes with a few injections under local.
After my recovery which took a few weeks I have had no issues whatsoever and as I said I have forgotten about it and just get on with my contented life.
Hope you very best wishes for future and appreciate your concern
 
It's is quite sad, but you are resilient and making the most if it, that is the key thing.

The worst part for my TRD was the recovery, head doe and also sleeping on my tummy, help let the gas out if the bubble in the eye.
 
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