There’s this weird thing that started happening to me a few months back. After weekends filled with donuts, soda, and way too many “treat yourself” moments, I’d start noticing tiny specks floating in my vision. At first, I shrugged it off. But as it became more consistent, I had to wonder—could my sugar binges be…
It was a few years ago when I first had my eyes dilated during a routine exam. I remember stepping out of the clinic, squinting under the sun with those oversized plastic shades they give you, and seeing odd specks floating in my vision. At first, I thought it was just a trick of the…
Not long ago, I started seeing these weird floating specks in my vision—like translucent threads drifting around whenever I looked at a bright background. At first, I chalked it up to just being tired or maybe staring at screens too long. But when it didn’t go away, I started digging. To my surprise, I found…
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a link between high blood pressure and vision flashes, you’re not alone. As a physician in Internal Medicine specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had countless patients come into my clinic worried about sudden sparkles, flickers, or lightning-like streaks in their vision. Some even describe it as a quick camera…