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This is called a vitreous detachment, which in most cases is not sight-threatening and requires no treatment. However, a sudden increase in floaters, possibly accompanied by light flashes or peripheral (side) vision loss, could indicate a retinal detachment. A retinal detachment occurs when any part of the retina, the eye's light-sensitive tissue, is lifted or pulled from its normal position at the back wall of the eye.
In many of these patients, the salt water that is now free inside the eye can go through the hole and cause a retinal detachment. Therefore, it is imperative that all patients who experience flashes and floaters have a detailed examination of the vitreous and retina by a retina specialist who is an expert in this area.