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Navigating Eye Flashes and Floaters

Visual disturbances, like eye floaters and flashes, are common, especially among older individuals. However, these seemingly harmless phenomena can sometimes signify underlying issues. Our eye doctor in Meriden specializes in understanding and addressing these disturbances, offering expert solutions for clearer, more comfortable vision.

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Exploring Flashes and Floaters

Floaters appear as specks or threads drifting across your field of vision. They are shadows cast on the retina by small clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear, gel-like substance that fills the eye. Flashes, on the other hand, are brief bursts of light that can occur in your peripheral vision. They are often caused by the vitreous, a gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye, pulling or tugging on the retina.

Understanding the Causes

Flashes and floaters can result from various factors, including:

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Aging

As the vitreous changes with age, floaters become more prevalent.

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

Injuries or trauma to the eye can cause flashes and floaters.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Retinal Tears

Flashes may indicate retinal tears or detachments.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes can cause bleeding in the eye, leading to floaters.

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Eye infections or inflammation can result in visual disturbances.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Nearsightedness

People with high myopia are more prone to floaters.

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

Certain migraines can cause temporary flashes of light in vision.

Expert Care for Visual Disturbances in Meriden

While some floaters and flashes are harmless and require no treatment, others may need attention. At ReFocus Eye Health, we offer a range of treatments, including advanced laser therapy, to address bothersome floaters. Our team assesses each case, determining the best course of action. For severe cases, we provide eye floater surgery, ensuring optimal results and restoring your peace of mind. If flashes and floaters disrupt your vision, trust us for expert diagnosis and tailored solutions.

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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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