Floaters (Muche Volante, floaters):
Retinal tear should be sought in cases such as concomitant flashing of light (photopsy), acute onset, accompanying vitreous hemorrhage.
Posterior vitreous detachment
Vitreous hemorrhage
Intermediate or posterior uveitis
Retinitis seen in immunocompromised patients
Flashes of light (photopsy):
Flashes of light are felt during vitreous traction, which occurs when a retinal tear or posterior vitreous detachment occurs.
Beginning of retinal detachment
Beginning of migraine attack
Moore's phenomenon: It occurs when the eye is rubbed in the dark and sudden glances to the right and left.
Mechanical stimulation of the retina in blunt traumas