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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
