Eye Floaters & Flashes Explained
When tiny retinal cells are shed from your eye, they can get stuck in the jellylike coating over your eye that protects it from environmental damage. These cells can interfere with your vision and cause you to see floaters or flashes that are harmless despite being uncomfortable, but floaters and flashes can also be a sign you have an eye condition that needs to be addressed. Floaters appear as small lines, while flashes appear as shimmering specks.