Floaters and flashes are a sign of eye disease and related to the vitreous membrane that affects the retina. Floaters are threads or cobweb-like images in the visual field and are clusters of cells that are floating inside of the eye. Flashes are bursts of light that often accompany floaters and are signal an irritation of the retina from tugging, tearing, inflammation or infection
The retina is located at the back of the eye and converts light into signals interpreted by the brain.The vitreous membrane is a jelly-like substance made up of collagen that helps maintain the shape of the eyes. Floaters and flashes can be caused when the vitreous membrane shrinks and detaches from the retina. It can also be cause by retinal tears, aging, as well as infection and inflammation.
Eye examination
An eye examination will be carried out to diagnose eye abnormalities.
