Thanks for posting this and raising awareness Evelyn as I wouldn't have thought to go and get checked out with floaters as I thought they were quite common. Glad you have been treated now.
I just looked up about Retinal Tears and it says 'Anyone can develop a retinal tear and detachment, but they are more likely to occur in persons who are nearsighted, older, have recently undergone cataract surgery, or have sustained a trauma to the eyes'.
Annie, the symptoms are: floaters, flashing lights, or a curtain or shade "coming down over one eye".