Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Key Takeaways Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the gel inside ...

Sometimes people see small spots or specks moving in their field of vision or experience flashes or light. These occurrences are called floaters and flashes. Although annoying, floaters and flashes ...

A retinal tear is a common age-related eye condition. It causes eye floaters and flashes of light and may lead to more severe vision problems. On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight.

As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while some of us are barely bothered by the dots, squiggles and specks that drift ...

Summer’s the time for floating in a pool, but not for having floaters in the eyes. Recently, I developed a few tiny floaters in my right eye. Then, I began seeing a few flashes of light in that same ...

The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The ...

Our eyesight is arguably one of the most important functions of our body. So when your eyesight starts to change, it could be a sign to see a doctor. Dr. Tracy Ho over at the City of Vision Eye Care ...