Floaters may be normal. However, the sudden development of many new floaters or a significant change in your floaters can be a sign of another problem. Flashes of light may also accompany new floaters. Sudden and new symptoms should be evaluated by your eye doctor to determine if you have a retinal tear or detachment that might require immediate treatment to prevent vision loss. Some floaters come and go; others are visible for months or years. Most floaters will become less noticeable with time.
Floaters may be normal. However, the sudden development of many new
floaters or a significant change in your floaters can be a sign of
another problem. Flashes of light may also accompany new
floaters. Sudden and new symptoms...
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Dr. Aaron Weingeist of American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:Floaters may be normal. However, the sudden development of many new floaters or a significant change in your floaters can be a sign of another problem. Flashes of light may also accompany new floaters. Sudden and new symptoms should be evaluated by your eye doctor to determine if you have a retinal tear or detachment that might require immediate treatment to prevent vision loss. Some floaters come and go; others are visible for months or years. Most floaters will become less noticeable with time.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulFloaters may be normal. However, the sudden development of many new floaters or a significant change in your floaters can be a sign of another problem. Flashes of light may also accompany new floaters. Sudden and new symptoms... More