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Expert Care for Eye Flashes and Floaters

Visual disturbances can be concerning, but understanding their nature and potential causes can give you peace of mind. The ReFocus Eye Health team in Meriden addresses eye floaters and flashes, providing the expertise and care you need to protect your vision.

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A Closer Look at Flashes and Floaters

Flashes are brief bursts of light that appear in your field of vision, often described as lightning bolts or camera flashes. Floaters, on the other hand, are small specks or cobweb-like shapes that drift across your vision. These visual anomalies are typically caused by changes in the vitreous gel inside the eye, which casts shadows on the retina.

What Causes These Disturbances in Your Vision?

Eye flashes and floaters can be caused by various factors related to changes inside the eye. Here are some common causes:

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Vitreous Detachment

As people age, the vitreous gel inside the eye shrinks and pulls away from the retina, causing floaters.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Retinal Tear or Detachment

A tear in the retina or a retinal detachment can cause sudden onset of floaters and flashes.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Age-Related Changes

With aging, the vitreous gel in the eye becomes more liquid, making it more likely to develop floaters.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Migraines

Some individuals experience ocular migraines, which can cause visual disturbances like flashes.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Eye Trauma

Direct injury or trauma to the eye can lead to the appearance of floaters and flashes.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Inflammation in the Eye

Inflammatory conditions inside the eye, like uveitis, can cause floaters and flashes.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Bleeding in the Eye

Blood leaking into the vitreous, often due to conditions like diabetic retinopathy, can cause floaters.

Your Meriden Partner in Conquering Eye Floaters and Flashes

At ReFocus Eye Health, we offer a comprehensive approach to addressing flashes and floaters. While many cases do not require immediate treatment, especially if the disturbances are benign, our team can determine the best course of action for your specific situation. In some cases, treatment may involve vitrectomy surgery to remove troublesome floaters. With our guidance and personalized care, you can confidently navigate visual disturbances.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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