Horrific Problems Caused By Having A Torn Retina

Photopsia

Photopsia refers to the presence of floaters or flashes of light in the patient's visual field. Patients can experience photopsia in a variety of ways. Some patients might see shimmering or flickering lights, moving dots, or floating shapes in their visual fields, and other patients could develop fuzzy, snowy, or static areas in their vision. Photopsia is a symptom associated with several underlying eye conditions, and one of the most common causes of this symptom is retinal detachment. This occurs when the retina moves outside of its normal position.

Tears in the retina may also lead to photopsia. Any floaters or flashing lights that appear regularly in the patient's visual field and that increase in number should be promptly investigated, as they may be indicative of retinal problems that need surgery. Patients who have had eye surgery should inform their surgeon immediately if they notice floaters or flashes in the eye on which the surgery was performed.

Significant Increase In Eye Floaters

Patients who have retinal tears or other retinal issues often have a significant increase in eye floaters, which are moving dots or shapes that appear to float in the patient's visual field. They may appear as cobwebs or strings of floating material that eventually drift outside of the visual field, and they are often most noticeable when looking at a solid, bright background such as a white wall or a blue sky. Eye floaters that occur along with flashing lights or a loss of peripheral (side) vision may indicate retinal issues that could threaten the patient's sight, and they should have an urgent eye exam with an ophthalmologist.

They will dilate the patient's eyes, check the patient's eye pressure, and perform tests to measure peripheral vision. The patient's retina will be photographed, and a detailed retina examination will be conducted to determine if there are any tears or if the retina has become detached. If any abnormalities are detected, the doctor will discuss possible surgical options and other treatment methods with the patient. Eye floaters may occur for several months after a surgical procedure on the eyes, and patients will be monitored closely for possible complications during this time.