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Expert Solutions for Flashes and Floaters

Have you ever seen flashing lights or floaters in your vision? These visual disturbances can be alarming, but they are often harmless. Our ReFocus Eye Health specialists in Bloomfield investigate the root cause of your floaters or flashes, ensuring optimal eye health and clear vision.

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Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters

Flashes are streaks of light in your vision, even when your eyes are closed. They are caused by the vitreous, the gel-like substance that fills the inside of your eye, pulling or rubbing against the retina.

Floaters are small specks, cobwebs, or strings you see floating in your vision. They are also caused by the vitreous. As you age, the vitreous shrink and pull away from the retina. This can cause the vitreous to become cloudy and cast shadows on the retina.

Exploring the Underlying Causes

Understanding the causes of these visual disturbances is crucial for timely intervention. The primary factors include:

Advanced Care for Uninterrupted Vision

Most flashes and floaters do not require treatment. However, treatment can be recommended if they are bothersome or accompanied by other changes in your vision, like shadows or curtains.

We employ advanced diagnostic techniques to assess the underlying causes of your eye flashes and floaters. Our team in Bloomfield offers innovative treatments, including non-invasive procedures and, in rare cases, surgeries to remove persistent floaters.

Don’t let visual disruptions obscure life’s beauty. Trust ReFocus Eye Health for expert care, ensuring your eyes are free from flashes and floaters.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, Refocus Eye Health strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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