flashing lights and floaters.
In the video above by Dr. Imran Haq explains why you can see Dots and lines (floaters) or flashes of light in your vision.
Check if you have floaters and flashes
Floaters in your vision can look like:
small dark dots
squiggly lines
rings
cobwebs
Flashes look like sudden flashes of light.
They're usually harmless and not a sign of anything serious, especially if:
you've had them for a long time
they're not getting worse
your vision is not affected
Flashes may eventually stop, and floaters often become less noticeable as you get used to them.
Causes of floaters and flashes
Lots of people, particularly older people, get floaters and flashes.
They're usually caused by a harmless process called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), where the gel inside your eyes changes.
Sometimes they can be caused by retinal detachment.
This is serious and can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated.
Floaters and flashes can also happen for no obvious reason.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE DR IMRAN HAQ?
Dr Imran Haq is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic surgeon. He specialises in Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics, and is a General Medical Council registered Specialist. Dr Haq is also a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has been involved in teaching and training the next generation of Ophthalmologists, and is an Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
A video explaining what exactly what flashing lights and floaters are, and what to look out for can be seen above.
