New research has revealed that if you see eye floaters, which are harmless but potentially indicative of a serious issue, it may be an early warning sign of Retinal Detachment, a condition that could potentially leave you blind if not treated. The study examined over 1100 patients with complaints of floaters or flashes of light, and found that about 1.6% of patients who saw only floaters were diagnosed with a retinal tear or detachment, a higher risk than those who only saw both. The majority of these cases were caused by normal aging processes.