is to recognize a sudden change.
You should seek urgent eye-care assessment if you suddenly develop:
- A large number of new floaters
- A sudden “shower” of floaters
- Flashes of light
- A dark curtain or shadow across part of your vision
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Blurred or reduced vision
- Floaters after an eye injury or surgery
These symptoms can sometimes indicate a retinal tear or retinal detachment, conditions that can threaten vision if treatment is delayed.
Why Flashes Matter
Some people experience floaters together with brief flashes that can look like
