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| Vitreous detachment |
Symptoms of floaters are very common and may not indicate a problem with the eye. As part of the aging process, changes occur in the back of the eye, when a jelly-like structure called the vitreous separates from the retina. These changes often produce both floaters and flashing lights in the periphery of the visual field.
This process is called a vitreous detachment. It is important when these symptoms develop to have your eyes examined carefully.
In a small number of patients, these symptoms are associated with a developing retina problem, such as a retinal tear, which can lead to a retinal detachment--a more serious condition. |
