Have you ever noticed tiny dots, squiggly lines, cobwebs or shadows moving across your vision? Or suddenly seen flashes of light in the corner of your eye?

In this episode of Eye Got You, Dr. Valerie Jerome explains what eye floaters and flashes actually are, why they happen and why you may notice them more against a bright sky, white wall or computer screen.

Most floaters are common and harmless, but a sudden increase in floaters, new flashes of light, a shadow or curtain across your vision, or a sudden change in your sight can be a warning sign that needs urgent assessment.

Dr. Valerie explains the role of the vitreous gel inside the eye, how changes to it can create floaters, why flashes can occur and why the story behind your symptoms matters when an optometrist is assessing your eyes.

She also answers some common questions, including whether floaters mean you're going blind, whether eye exercises can get rid of them and why your brain can eventually learn to ignore them.

If you've ever wondered what that strange shape floating across your vision actually is, this episode is for you.

Eye Got You with Dr. Valerie Jerome is all about helping you understand your eyes and look after your vision for life.

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Please note: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or eye-care advice. If you experience a sudden change in your vision, new flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow or curtain across your vision, or loss of peripheral vision, seek urgent professional eye-care advice.

Connect with Dr. Valarie Jerome: https://www.instagram.com/drvalariejeromeLearn more at https://www.eyegotyoucare.com

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