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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Floaters flashes in the eyes
  1. ... 24 hours of the first symptoms of new flashes of light and floaters. ... retinal detachment. Be alert to symptoms of new flashes of light and floaters.
  2. Contact your provider if you have: Decreased vision Flashes of light or floaters in your eye Light sensitivity (sunlight or bright lights hurt your ...
  3. ... sudden increase in floaters or if you see floaters along with flashes of light in your side vision, this may be a symptom of a retinal tear or detachment. Go to an eye doctor or emergency room if you have these ...
  4. ... or injury. Floaters -- Tiny particles drifting inside the eye, which may be a sign of retinal detachment. Night blindness . Retinal detachment -- Symptoms include floaters, sparks, or flashes of light in your vision, or a sensation ...
  5. ... at the retina through the ophthalmoscope. If other eye problems ... of light or floaters Distorted vision (straight lines look wavy)
  6. ... of trauma. Symptoms of retinal detachment include bright flashes, floaters, or loss of part of the visual field. ...
  7. ... pulse of the laser, you will see a flash of light. Depending on the condition being treated, there may be only a few pulses, or as many as 500.