Early warning signs of a torn or detached retina September 21, 2020Health Newsdetached retina, eye doctor, eye exam, eyes, flashing lights, floaters, retina, retina specialist, torn retina, warning signs By Diane Atwood It’s easy to take your eyes for granted when you’re seeing just fine. And some people are apt to not pay attention to annoying little things like floaters or occasional flashes of light. Don’t ignore them.