HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Streaks In Line Of Vision With Wisps Of Smoke Indicate?

Late this afternoon I noticed streaks in my line of vision but thought it was caused by raindrops on my glasses because it went away when I dried the lens. A few minutes ago I noticed something like wisps of smoke. Is this something I should be alarmed about?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for the question!
The symptomes you describe are part of a common phenomenon known as floaters and flashes. It is well known that most of us, will experience in some point of our lives this symptomes. Usually there are sign of aging.
This symptomes appear when small pieces of the eye's gel-like vitreous break down and floats around in the liquid center of the vitreous.
You need to worry about only when you see a large amount of floaters or light flashes beacuse this might be a sign of retina tearing which is a grave condition. In this case you should consult an Ophtalmologyst as soon as possible for further check ups and the right diagnosis / treatment. I hope this info helps you.
Best regards!
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Streaks In Line Of Vision With Wisps Of Smoke Indicate?

Hello and thank you for the question! The symptomes you describe are part of a common phenomenon known as floaters and flashes. It is well known that most of us, will experience in some point of our lives this symptomes. Usually there are sign of aging. This symptomes appear when small pieces of the eye s gel-like vitreous break down and floats around in the liquid center of the vitreous. You need to worry about only when you see a large amount of floaters or light flashes beacuse this might be a sign of retina tearing which is a grave condition. In this case you should consult an Ophtalmologyst as soon as possible for further check ups and the right diagnosis / treatment. I hope this info helps you. Best regards!