Sigh. Just lost my long post I typed here. Ahhh, you're probably lucky less babble from me this time around

I've had floaters all my life with no problem. But a sudden onset can be an issue. I assume the opthamologist put drops in to dilate your pupils allowing him a closer look at your retina?

Good video here that describes retina tears, holes and detachment. A few weeks ago I had flashes in my left eye. It was from a few holes. Because it was caught quickly, it was a quick and easy fix. Today, I just had a hole in my right retina lasered.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihHTZ...e_gdata_player

Mark has made a good point too. We do notice things much more now and are overly sensitive to things and Im certainly one who has gotten a bit obsessive. But have a look at the video and keep an eye on things. Haha. Pardon the pun!