Eye Floaters Explained | Smart Vision Optometry, Sydney
Published: 31 October 2022 | Updated: 29 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Floaters can occur with changes in the gel inside the eye. A sudden shower of new floaters, flashes, or a curtain-like shadow needs urgent eye assessment because it can signal a retinal tear or detachment. Do not wait for a routine appointment or assume new symptoms are harmless.