Floaters & Flashes and Retinal Detachment

Published: 30 November 2010
on channel: EyeSmart — American Academy of Ophthalmology
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When clumps of cells form inside the vitreous, they cast shadows called floaters. When vitreous gel rubs or pulls at the retina, flashes occur. Floaters and flashes are more common as we reach middle age, or they can be a sign of a serious problem called retinal detachment. Get more information at http://www.geteyesmart.org.


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