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Do you have a speck, squiggle or cobweb in your vision that doesn’t go away? It’s probably an eye floater. In this post, the Optical Solutions experts tell you what causes eye floaters, whether they can be treated and when to see an eye doctor. Eye floater causes Your eye is filled with a clearContinue reading “What Causes Eye Floaters?”

The causes of red eyes range from minor to serious and even blinding conditions. Learn what causes red eye, warning signs and red eye treatment from the experts at Oregon Eye Specialists. Red eye causes Many different conditions can cause red eyes, including: Conjunctivitis—allergic, bacterial or viral. This is the most common cause of redContinue reading “What Causes Red Eyes?”

This winter has been particularly brutal in many regions of the country, turning many people into shut-ins to avoid the bitter cold. For those that choose to brave the elements for the sake of escaping cabin fever, you may wonder how extreme cold impacts your eye health. Vision Issues Very cold temperatures will constrict the bloodContinue reading “Do Cold Temperatures Affect Your Eyes?”

If you see a speck in your vision that moves when you look around, it is probably a floater. Flashes are just what it sounds like: flashes of light in your vision. Some people describe them as “seeing stars.” What causes eye floaters and flashes? Your eye is filled with a clear gel called the vitreous.Continue reading “When do Eye Floaters and Flashes Become Serious?”