Can floaters EVER be colored? CONFUSED

[Jason216]

Is there such a thing as a colored atypical floaters? I'm told I have mild vitreous thinning ( not even a pvd) , and see quite often purple flashing spots in my vision day and night. Had many tests by eye doctors and retinal specialists, , just told my eyes are healthy. I was told once this could be a form of floaters ( doesn't look like my other stringy floaters howevere) then heard floaters are never colorful. I'd like a somewhat definitive answer. THANK YOU DOCTSRS FOPR ALL YOU DO

[Jason216]

LOL, gee thanks. Your answers are always SO helpful to everyone. Obviously I have been to the eye doctors.

Thanks again!!!

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear Jason216,

I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD and undergo a complete history as well as eye examination.  This will help the doctor determine whether these colored atypical floaters are really floaters or represent something else.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California