Why am I seeing sparkles in my vision?

Streaks or specks of light in your vision are described as flashes. They can happen when you bang your head or get hit in the eye. They can also appear in your vision because your retina is being pulled by the gel in your eyeball. Flashes should be taken seriously if you’re seeing them frequently.

Why do I see lightning bolts in my eyes?

Lightning bolts. These common sights, if uncommonly seen, can signal a serious eye condition that requires immediate treatment. They can indicate a hole or detachment of the retina, the tissue layer that lines the inside of the eye and acts as sort of an optic nerve gateway to the brain.

Why do I have floaters in my eyes?

Causes for flashes and floaters. Flashes and floaters can be caused by: Detachment of the jelly-like “vitreous” from the retina. Detachement of the innermost light-sensitive layer of the eye is the most common cause of floaters and flashes. Posterior vitreous detachment occurs naturally as we get older, typically around ages 55 to 60.

What does sudden appearance of floaters and flashes mean?

While typically harmless, floaters that occur suddenly and are accompanied by flashes of light or impaired vision can signal a potentially serious eye problem, particularly among older adults.

When do floaters appear in your peripheral vision?

They often appear in your peripheral vision, which makes it easy to mistake a floater for an insect flying in front of your face. Another time people notice floaters is when they’re staring at a computer screen that has a white or light-colored background.

What to do about eye flashes and floaters?

In time, the flashes and floaters will become much less if this is the cause. If, however, there is a retinal tear, bleeding, retinal detachment, or infection inside the eye, medical and surgical therapy will be needed. Such therapy may include any or all of the following:

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