# Peripheral vision question **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 13, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807 "2016-07-13T13:25:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/1 "2016-07-13T13:25:31Z")
The last few years I have noticed an issue with my vision where out of the right side of my vision I will often think I see a small bug running. When I look directly at it there is nothing there. It usually happens when I am at the computer. It seems to be at about 60 degrees to my right. Getting to the point where it is aggravating. Has anyone ever heard of this. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/2 "2016-07-13T13:37:26Z")
> [@HoneyBadgerDC](#): > > The last few years I have noticed an issue with my vision where out of the right side of my vision I will often think I see a small bug running. When I look directly at it there is nothing there. It usually happens when I am at the computer. It seems to be at about 60 degrees to my right. Getting to the point where it is aggravating. Has anyone ever heard of this. Is it a [floater?](http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/benign-eye-floaters) ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/3 "2016-07-13T13:59:54Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Is it a [floater?](http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/benign-eye-floaters) I think that’s it. I matches what they describe. Usually happens on my white counter top and on the white wall next to my computer chair. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/4 "2016-07-13T14:01:27Z")
Get your vision checked. It might be a retinal tear. I kid not. Added: here is my recent experience of a retinal tear. Your OP sounded like what I experienced at the beginning. Good luck, and I hope it’s nothing but a simple floater for you. > **[Torn Retina - Twice](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=788787)** > > Short version: this sucks, I just want to complain; have you had a retinal tear or detachment? I am 54, in good health other than needing to lose weight. I wear eyeglasses which correct my vision to 20/15. Five weeks ago I had strange new floaters... ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/5 "2016-07-13T14:03:44Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > Get your vision checked. It might be a retinal tear. I kid not. I have had several minor eye injuries over the last several years. I will look into it. I tend to get careless about safety glasses working around wood. You never need them till you need them. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/6 "2016-07-13T14:08:00Z")
Did you see my post edit? ---
**Author:** ![HoneyBadgerDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honeybadgerdc/32/1033_2.png) [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/7 "2016-07-13T14:22:21Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > Did you see my post edit? I just went back and reread the thread. I will get it looked into. Mine does seem to have gotten a little bit worse in the last few months. For the most part I am not aware of any problem except for the occasional bug running up the wall. My other eye makes me think I may need to be looked at also after reading your post. It has been watering and irritated for a few weeks now and a little blurry. ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/8 "2016-07-13T14:34:00Z")
Could be macular degeneration. Go see an ophthalmologist. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/9 "2016-07-13T14:42:23Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > Could be macular degeneration. Go see an ophthalmologist. The macula is at the center of the retina field of view. That is the least likely cause. ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/10 "2016-07-13T23:38:36Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > Get your vision checked. It might be a retinal tear. I kid not. > > Added: here is my recent experience of a retinal tear. Your OP sounded like what I experienced at the beginning. Good luck, and I hope it’s nothing but a simple floater for you. > > [Torn Retina - Twice - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=788787) ↑ ↑ ↑ This I was recently an eye victim. Go to an ophthalmologist soon. If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2016, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/11 "2016-07-14T00:05:20Z")
It’s probably a [bore worm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn1Yx1sojns). ---
**Author:** ![spamforbrains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@spamforbrains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spamforbrains)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/12 "2016-07-14T01:56:51Z")
can also be a symptom of multiple sclerosis, especially if it’s a formed shape you’re seeing. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2016, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peripheral-vision-question/759807/13 "2016-07-14T08:31:16Z")
Yes. It should be checked out, but don’t get alarmed. MD is very unlikely. Are you taking any medications though? Ambien made me see things in my peripheral vision.