{"id":238449,"date":"2022-11-07T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=238449"},"modified":"2024-11-30T11:00:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T11:00:33","slug":"floaters-flashes-in-the-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/floaters-flashes-in-the-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Floaters &#038; flashes in the eyes | Overview | Optimists Wellness Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Usually, they are not life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Floaters and flashes often pose no danger.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Whenever you observe:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Floaters, which include tiny black spots, wavy lines, rings, or cobwebs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Lights flashing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>It&#8217;s typically not a primary warning indication in your vision, especially if:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">You&#8217;ve had them for a while.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">They&#8217;re not getting worse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">There is no impact on your image.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Once you become acclimated to them, floaters frequently fade away, and flashes may finally stop occurring.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Why floaters and flashes occur<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Many people experience flashes and floaters, especially older folks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gel in your eyes changes during a standard procedure termed <\/span><b>posterior vitreous detachment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PVD), which is entirely safe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Occasionally, retinal detachment may be the reason. This dangerous condition could cause permanent eyesight loss if not addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">It is also possible for flashes and floaters to occur for no apparent reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What occurs at your appointment<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eye-floaters-and-flashes-in-the-eyes-optimists-healthcare.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Why floaters and flashes occur&#8221; title_text=&#8221;eye-floaters-and-flashes-in-the-eyes-optimists-healthcare&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The doctor will examine your eyes if you notice floaters or flashes in your vision to determine whether you might need to see an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) for additional examinations or treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Treatment is typically only necessary if you have a condition that could impair your eyesight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>When to consult a doctor?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>If you experience:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Abrupt flashes or floaters in your eyesight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The frequency of floaters or flashes increases suddenly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Seeing a shadowy, dark &#8220;curtain&#8221; moving over your field of vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Fuzzy vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Eyes hurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Eye surgery or an eye injury might cause floaters to appear. If not treated right once, these could be symptoms of a significant issue with the back of your eye that could impair your eyesight permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you have further questions or need personalized guidance, don&#8217;t hesitate to take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">our online doctor consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> free<\/span>, ensuring you receive the best care possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Floaters include tiny black spots, wavy lines, rings, or cobwebs. 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