As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while some of us are barely bothered by the dots, squiggles and specks that drift ...
Q: Over the years, I occasionally experience a streak of light across my vision, which goes away quickly. However, I have recently noticed a persistent small black spot when looking out of my right ...
You’re typing at your desk like any normal work day, and you happen to glance away from the screen. As you do, a cluster of grey-ish dots appears out of nowhere, drifting along wherever you turn your ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Flashes of light, floating specks or shadows can suddenly appear in your vision. It’s relatively common in people between the ages of 40 and 80, according to Dr. William ...
Unexpected flashes of light in your eye can be alarming, and in many cases, it’s something that should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible. That said, these bright flashes are not always ...
Our eyesight is arguably one of the most important functions of our body. So when your eyesight starts to change, it could be a sign to see a doctor. Dr. Tracy Ho over at the City of Vision Eye Care ...
Summer’s the time for floating in a pool, but not for having floaters in the eyes. Recently, I developed a few tiny floaters in my right eye. Then, I began seeing a few flashes of light in that same ...
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...
Q You recently stated in a column about eye floaters that there is no cure at this time. I got a vitrectomy for this condition, and it was life-changing for ...
Q: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush them away, nothing existed. I mentioned this to several people and was ...
The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The ...