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Why You See Light Flashes and Eye Floaters
Date: 2025-11-17 20:40:34
New eye flashes and large new floaters can mean the vitreous gel is tugging on the retina during posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). Patients often describe flashes like a camera flash or lightning bolt, frequently in an arc shape that matches the eye’s curvature. If you notice new floaters, flashes, or an arc of light, book a same-day eye exam to rule out a retinal tear or retinal detachment.
What you’ll learn in 60 seconds:
Why vitreous traction during PVD creates flashes
Why flashes look like a camera flash or lightning
The arc pattern and why it is a key warning sign
When flashes and floaters are an eye emergency
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** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
