There’s something in your eye
> What you think it may be: Pink eye
> What it may actually be: Retinal detachment

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be the result of an infection, allergy, or an irritant in the eye. You may feel like there is something in your eye you can’t dislodge. Yet it can also mean the retina at the back of your eye has become detached. You may not feel any pain, but you may experience blurred vision, flashes of light, or “floaters,” tiny specks drifting into your sight. A retinal detachment requires immediate medical attention.