Dr. Zarrinbakhsh
Most content of this site is borrowed from American Academy of Ophthalmology
Floaters and Flashes Diagnosis
Vitreous floaters and flashes become more common as we grow older. However, while not all floaters and flashes are serious, you should always have a medical eye examination by an ophthalmologist to make sure there has been no damage to your retina.
When an ophthalmologist examines your eyes, your pupils may be dilated (enlarged) with eyedrops. During this painless examination, your ophthalmologist will carefully observe areas of your eye, including the retina and vitreous. If your eyes have been dilated, you will need to make arrangements for someone to drive you home afterward.