Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD If you ever notice pesky dark strands that may resemble anything from a simple speck to a cobweb drifting across your vision, what you're probably seeing is ...

While most floaters are benign, certain symptoms can indicate serious issues: These signs could point to retinal detachment or tear, which requires immediate medical intervention to prevent vision ...

Dr. Stacy Chronister explains how aging affects vision, highlighting common eye conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and peripheral vision loss, along with ...

According to the NHS website, while floaters - such as dots and lines - or flashes of light in your vision are typically "common" and "not usually serious," you should call yoru GP or 111 if they ...

Seeing flashing lights in the corner of one or both eyes can occur with migraine or result from trauma, detached retina, or other problems. The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency ...

02/10/2025 February 10, 2025 Flashing lights, flickering vision and floaters can all be signs of a retinal detachment. If it’s not treated quickly, blindness can be the result. Retinal ...

Shah discusses several studies from the IRIS registry and plans for a retina program at next year's event to address the ...

The retina is supported by a jelly-like transparent fluid known as vitreous. Retinal detachment occurs suddenly or spontaneously. When retinal detachment occurs, the retina does not function well ...

Overexposure to screen time among the young increases the chances of myopia. With a recent study revealing the dangers of ...

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nita Valikodath, MD, MS, gave insight into a challenging case of a ...

There are many reasons why a person gets floaters and flashes - and ... Sometimes they can be caused by retinal detachment. This is serious and can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated.