What Are the Symptoms of a Detached Retina?
Vision loss from retinal detachment can range from very mild to severe and even to total blindness. Symptoms include:
Vision loss from retinal detachment can range from very mild to severe and even to total blindness. Symptoms include:
- Floaters in your field of vision. Floaters are thick strands or clumps of solid vitreous gel that develop as the gel ages and breaks down. Floaters often appear as dark specks, globs, strings, or dots.
- Flashes of light or sparks when you move your eyes or head. These are easier to see against a dark background. The brief flashes occur when the vitreous gel tugs on the retina.
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