Flashes and floaters in St. Clair Shores, MI

Floaters appear as small spots, strands, or cobweb-like shapes that drift across your field of vision. Flashes may look like brief streaks or flickers of light, similar to lightning in your peripheral vision. These symptoms often occur when the gel inside the eye (the vitreous) naturally changes with age and pulls slightly on the retina.

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In many cases, flashes and floaters are harmless and become less noticeable over time. However, a sudden increase in floaters, new flashes of light, or the appearance of a dark curtain or shadow in the vision can indicate a retinal tear or detachment, which requires urgent evaluation. Because of this, any new or sudden change in flashes or floaters should be examined promptly by an eye doctor.