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397 Little Neck Rd, 3300 South Building, Suite 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Telephone: (757) 227-4300 | Fax: (757) 486-3125

Floaters & Flashes

Floaters

Floaters appear as "cobwebs, hairs, or specks," that float about your field of vision. They may persist, or may only be present part of the time. There are many different ways that you may perceive them, including spots, threads, or squiggly lines. They tend to shift position with eye movements. Most people have floaters at some point in their life. New floaters are a reason to call an eye doctor for a dilated examination within 1-2 days. Although floaters are often harmless, they can be the first sign that you are developing a more serious condition such as a retinal tear or retinal detachment.

Flashes

Flashing lights can represent a number of different conditions in your eye. They can be perceived as a streak of lightning or a flicker, that is usually noticed out of the corner of your eye. Concerning features include if they are persistent, are more frequently noticed in a dark room, and are provoked by eye movement. Flashing lights are another reason to contact an eye doctor for a dilated eye exam within 1-2 days.

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Our retina specialists are board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced training in vitreoretinal surgery to diagnose and manage the full spectrum of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.

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Lipman Mandell Retina Center has three convenient offices located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. For the address, interactive map, and driving directions to any of our offices, please choose a location below.