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.

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