Flashing arc of light in eye

Eye Floaters, Spots, and Flashes: Overview

Eye floaters are spots you might see in your field of vision.They appear as gray or black specks, cobwebs, or strings that float around when your eyes move. If you try to look at them directly, they will dart away quickly.

Some spots can move around, while other floaters appear stationary.

Other people may see flashes of light instead of spots, as if someone is turning the light switch on and off.

These symptoms occur from changes in the vitreous. Eye floaters are usually nothing but an annoyance. They are common and usually harmless.

However, if they impair your vision, make an eye exam appointment with your ophthalmologist.

Why am i seeing flashes of light in the corner of my eye?

Worsening eye floaters or developing new floaters could be connected to an underlying condition.

Common Symptoms of Eye Floaters

Eye floaters can take on many forms.

Some of these different shapes include:

• Cobwebs
• Black, grey, or translucent dots
• Worm-like
  white spot in vision when blinking
  spot in vision only when blinking