While most people understand the risks tobacco poses to the lungs or heart, very few realize its silent yet significant ...

I laid flat on my back as a retina specialist used a small device to hold open my eyelid so he could view behind my eyeball. After a few minutes of shining a bright light into my right eye ...

Retinal tears develop in approximately 15% of cases ... often include a sudden shower of new floaters, persistent light flashes (especially noticeable in dim lighting), and sometimes a sense ...

They used electrodes placed on the lower eyelid to measure the retina's reaction to various light flashes. These flashes varied in intensity, frequency and color. A control group of age-matched ...

Some people notice flashes of light (photopsias ... a family history of retinal tears or detachment and having swelling inside the eye are all risk factors for floaters. Additionally, floaters ...

Deficiencies in vitamin A, D, and omega-3s play a direct role in tear film instability and ... disturbances—like occasional blurring, flashes of light, floaters, or slight distortions—are ...

And, if you see any symptoms of a retinal tear or detachment, flashes of light, sudden appearance of black spots of floaters, sudden darkening or blurred vision, seek medical care immediately.

Retinal detachment, tears or holes can occur when the retina ... When to see a doctor about flashes of light in the eye The source of these flashes may ultimately be relatively harmless, but ...

But after having an artificial retina put into his right eye, he can detect ordinary things like the curb and the sidewalk when he's walking outside. "It's basically flashes of light that you have ...

After the child was referred to Aster Hospital Mankhool, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Gazala Hasan Mansuri detected a giant retinal tear ... shapes and flashes of light. Recognising the urgency ...

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.