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Floaters can occur if a posterior vitreous detachment doesn't happen cleanly, as well. During the process, a hole can form in the retina, or there can be a retinal detachment, in which the light ...

It’s highly effective at removing floaters, but there are some very real and potentially devastating risks involved, including retinal detachment and infection,” Shah said. “Taking a 20/20 ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid in the eye—detaches from the retina. This results in eye floaters and ...

When it comes to floaters and flashes, the NHS explains seeing "dots and lines (floaters) or flashes of light" in your vision ...

Retinal problems Eye floaters can also be a sign that something is wrong with your retina. "If a person has a problem with their retina, like a tear or detachment, small blood vessels may break ...

Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, said that some ophthalmologists downplay the effects of more serious floaters, which he called vitreous opacifications.In this second of a two-part series on vitreous floaters, ...

The NHS is warning people to get an urgent optician's appointment booked if they have issues with their eyes - specifically ...

The NHS is urging people to book an urgent optician’s appointment if they notice certain eye issues - particularly if they ...

With vision loss due to diabetes emerging as one of the most serious yet overlooked complications in India, Firstpost brings ...

An optician's quick actions helped save a woman's sight from permanent damage. Caroline, who works in education, noticed floaters in her vision and went to Specsavers in the Bull Ring, Ludlow, where a ...