Floaters and Flashes

Eye Doctor Chippewa Falls WI, Eyeglasses, Designer Frames

331 East Prairie View Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE (715) 726-9077 | FAX (715) 726-9173

Optometrist Thorp WI, Prescription Eye Exam

102 E. Stanley Street, PO Box 468 Thorp, WI 54771
PHONE (715) 669-5631 | FAX (715) 669-5353

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Floaters & Flashes

As we get older we expect to have problems with our eyes, so we tend to ignore them.

One minor symptom that can cause a bigger problem, if not treated, is the occurrence of floaters and flashes. These are those tiny lights that seem to blink through your vision and that you can never catch when you direct your focus toward them.

Almost everyone sees floaters at some time, but they can occur more frequently and become more noticeable as we get older.

Floaters caused by posterior vitreous detachment are more common in people who:
Are nearsighted
Have undergone cataract surgery
Have had certain types of laser surgery
Have had inflammation of the eye

Because floaters or flashes can be an indication of a serious problem, you should contact our doctor when:
You see floaters for the first time
You notice an increase in the number or size of floaters
You experience the sudden onset of flashes

In most cases no serious problems are found, but a complete eye examination is important. If there is damage to the retina, it needs to be diagnosed and treated immediately to prevent vision loss.

Cardinal Family Eye Care 102 E. Stanley St. Thorp, WI 54771 PHONE (715) 669-5631 FAX (715) 669-5353

New Vista Eyecare 331 E. Prairie View Rd. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 PHONE (715) 726-9077 FAX (715) 726-9173

New Vista Eyecare proudly serves Chippewa Falls and the areas of Bloomer, Eau Claire, Altoona and Fall Creek and Cardinal Family Eye Care proudly serves Thorp and the areas of Stanley, Lublin, Boyd, Withee, Owen, Greenwood and Cadott