Sudden flashes or floaters can be a warning sign because they often happen when the retina is being pulled, irritated, or damaged. Here’s how it works, in simple terms 👁️ 👁️ Why Flashes Happen Inside the eye is a gel called the vitreous. With age (or suddenly), this gel shrinks or moves. When it pulls on the retina, the retina sends false signals to the brain. The brain interprets these signals as flashes of light, even when no light is present. 👉 This pulling is called vitreoretinal traction
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