What to Do about Floaters or Flashes In the Eye

Floaters are tiny spots, specks or cobweb-like shapes that drift around your visual field. Flashes are sparks of light that flicker across your field of vision. Though irritating, floaters and flashes are common visual conditions and are usually harmless. In rare cases, they can be a warning sign of a troubling condition. In this post,… Continue Reading →


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