Posted on October 3, 2017
Subaru’s EyeSight Afflicted With Floaters
Hundreds of Subarus equipped with the first-generation of EyeSight, the automaker’s camera-based driver safety technology, have been diagnosed with floaters, according to automotive ophthalmologist Dr. Perky Firtz.
Automotive Ophthalmologist Dr. Perky Firtz checks Subaru EyeSight camera for “floaters”
Firtz told Parksplug that floaters are generally an age-related condition in which small dots or lines appear in the vision field.
“Owners of a number of older Subarus complain the floaters cause the EyeSight cameras to “see” objects that aren’t really there and either slam on the brakes or swerve to avoid the object,” Firtz explained.
Subaru said very few vehicles are affected, and recommends vigorously shaking the EyeSight cameras to break up the floaters. “Try cleaning the lens first. That might solve the problem,” recommended Subaru spokesperson Lagos Chacksfield.
