10 Causes of Eye Floaters
Cause #7: Detached Retina
The retina is found at the back of the eye. It is a thin layer that lines the internal surface of the eye and does a very important job in helping us to see. It is usually attached firmly but a trauma, for example, could force the retina to become detached from the internal walls of the eye.
This is known as a detached retina and can be caused by a range of factors. It can potentially lead to a complete loss of vision so it is something that should be treated as urgent. One symptom of a detached retina is eye floaters, while flashes in the eye are also a common symptom of the injury.
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