The ophthalmologist explained why floaters and flashes in the eyes are dangerous. Familiar "sights" that have not changed for years are usually not dangerous. But sudden flashes, "lightning" or a sharp increase in opacity may indicate retinal tension - with posterior vitreous detachment, a gap is detected in about 14% of cases. Red flags: sudden "spray" of flies, great cloudiness or "ringing", frequent flashes, shadow or veil on the side, sudden decrease in vision. If there are flashes in both eyes with dizziness or weakness, urgent help is needed. This can be reliably checked only by examining the fundus with a dilated pupil - a gap found at the time is often "welded" with a laser. Read all the details in the material.

The ophthalmologist explained why floaters and flashes in the eyes are dangerous. Familiar "sights" that have not changed for years are usually not dangerous. But sudden flashes, "lightning" or a sharp increase in opacity may indicate retinal tension - with posterior vitreous detachment, a gap is detected in about 14% of cases. Red flags: sudden "spray" of flies, great cloudiness or "ringing", frequent flashes, shadow or veil on the side, sudden decrease in vision. If there are flashes in both eyes with dizziness or weakness, urgent help is needed. This can be reliably checked only by examining the fundus with a dilated pupil - a gap found at the time is often "welded" with a laser. Read all the details in the material.