Probably not, but...: A floater is a physical particle floating within the vitreous jelly of the eye, and usually are fibrous (from the optic nerve), hemorrhage, or inflammatory cells. What you might have is a retinal injury from viewing the bright light, creating a persistent after image. If the "floater" perfectly follows the line of sight without any lag or movement then it is probably retinal, and should be checked.
Answered 12/26/2012
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Light burn?: It is unlikely that the light caused the floater. It is possible to get a retinal burn by looking at the light for several seconds at high intensity. Have the eye checked by a retinal specialist. There are several tests that can be done to analyze this and also assess whether the floater is new or an artifact from the light burn. Get a dilated exam.
Answered 3/31/2013
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