**Click here to find a doctor in your area **     Vitreous degeneration floaters, cobwebs in vision - The vitreous is a gel like substance which fills the center of the eye. With age or injury it liquifies and pulls away from the retina. Cells, membranes, and protein like strands float in the vitreous and appear to the person like cobwebs, spots, or lines. They are called floaters.   floaters flashing lights - Flashing lights are caused by the gel pulling away from the retina. Retinal tears can occur and as a result a retinal detachment can occur. The flashes and floaters are troublesome but are good warning signs that a full eye exam is necessary to rule out damage to the retina. OUR EYE TOPICS Amblyopia Blepharitis Conjuctivitis Crossed Eyes Diabetes Diabetic retinopathy Dry eye Eyelid growth Eyelidmargin infection Flashing lights Eye sun callous Floaters, cowebs in vision Glaucoma Glaucoma and pain Headaches and eyes Hemorrhage on the eye Irritation Lazy eye Lid margin infection Macular degeneration Migraine Painful eye Painful eye lid Pinquiculum Pterygium Red eye Retinal detachment Sty or chalazion Tearing Vitreous degeneration