Flashes and Floaters

Have you been seeing small dots or threads floating or flashing when you move your eyes around or blink? These are known as eye flashes or floaters and are incredibly common, especially as you get older. They’re usually not a cause for concern. But they can indicate certain eye conditions that can be serious. Find out more […]

At the Longwood Eye & LASIK Center of Massachusetts, our ophthalmologists routinely work with patients who come in with concerns such as flashes and floaters. We are experienced providers who can assess a patient’s current situation and provide treatment when needed to alleviate these issues whenever possible. What are flashes and floaters? Flashes are brief,