Chapter 203- Evaluation of common visual disturbances: flashing lights, floaters, and other transient phenomena

Question 1

What are the causes of floaters?

Answer 1

Myopia
Aging
Vitreous detachment
Retinal tear
Retinal detachment
Intraocular inflammation (uveitis, retinitis)
Vitreous hemorrhage

Question 2

What are the causes of flashing lights?

Answer 2

Vitreoretinal traction
Retinal detachment
Mechanical stimulation (cough, rubbing the eyes, head trauma)
Classic migraine
Seizure activity in the visual cortex (static light, colored flashes)