Astronomers watched as a galaxy with the forgettable name SDSS1335+0728 suddenly sprang to life when its massive black hole ...

It’s a good thing you came in now,” a nurse told me before preparing my right eye for numbing drops, an injection and the ...

This separation process typically causes sudden-onset floaters and light flashes as the vitreous pulls on retinal tissue. While the detachment itself rarely threatens vision, the physical ...

Some people notice flashes of light (photopsias ... They also occur with posterior vitreous detachment. Being over the age of 50, being near-sighted (needing glasses to see things at a distance ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a common condition caused by aging ... causing you to see stars, floaters, or flashes of light. These disturbances usually occur at the outer edge of your field ...

“As we get older, that vitreous gel undergoes changes and becomes more liquefied, and eventually, it separates from the retina. As light comes ... 1% chance of retinal detachment and a one ...

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 flashes of light that can be annoying but is usually ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is an eye condition ... If you see blurry shadows, also called floaters, or flashes of light, you could have PVD. As you get older, a gel inside your eye ...

Flashes of light in the corner of the eye could be ... repeated flashes with other visual disturbances could indicate vitreous detachment or a more severe condition. Changes in the shape or ...

Unexpected flashes of light in your ... spots or white fuzz without a light source actually entering the eye. This condition occurs when the vitreous gel (a clear, jelly-like substance) inside ...

This vitreous humor is normally like Jello and ... squiggles or dots in our field of vision that may or may not be accompanied by flashes of light, Dr. Abel notes. First, the good news: Floaters ...

For most people, cataract surgery goes smoothly. You end up with better vision and recover without any long-term issues. But like any surgery, there are risks, especially if you have other eye ...