Many people see small specks, flashes of light, or bright streaks in their vision. What are they? And should you be concerned?
Have you ever spotted a small speck, dot, or squiggle floating in the air, only to have it flit away when you tried to look at it directly? Or have you noticed flickering lights or lightning streaks that you knew weren’t really there?
If so, you are one of many people who have experienced the common vision phenomenon known as eye floaters and flashes.
Floaters and flashes are a normal part of the aging process, usually occurring after age 50, per the Cleveland Clinic, and most of the time, they’re not considered a medical problem.
But a rapid onset of many eye floaters and flashes could indicate that a retinal tear has occurred, and a tear in the retina can lead to a retinal detachment, which is a medical emergency. If not treated quickly, a detached retina could cost you your eyesight.
Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/vision-center/the-healthy-eye/floaters-flashes-retinal-tears.aspx
