04/03/2026
Have you ever noticed tiny specks, cobwebs, or "strings" drifting across your field of vision? These are known as eye floaters.
While floaters are often harmless, a sudden change can indicate a retinal tear or detachment. Contact our ophthalmology practice immediately if you experience:
🔴 A sudden "shower" of many new floaters.
🔴 Flashes of light (like lightning streaks or "stars").
🔴 A dark shadow or "curtain" moving across your peripheral vision.
🔴 A sudden, unexplained blur in your sight.
Early detection is the key to protecting your vision. If you have noticed any of these changes, don't "wait and see."