Eye floaters - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They may look to you like black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. They may drift about when you move your eyes. Floaters appear to dart away when you try to look at them directly.
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms & How to Get Rid of Them
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Eye floaters are spots you might see in your field of vision. They appear as gray or black specks, cobwebs, or strings that float around when your eyes move. If you try to look at them directly, they will dart away quickly. Some spots can move around, while other floaters appear stationary.
Eye Floaters: What They Are, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBJun 5, 2023 · Eye floaters happen when your vitreous humor (fluid) changes its thickness. This causes you to see squiggly lines or threads. Floaters usually happen as we get older and may not need treatment. If you have a sudden onset of many floaters, see your eye care provider. What are eye floaters?
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Eye floaters appear as small spots that drift through your field of vision. They may stand out when you look at something bright, such as a white paper or blue sky. They might annoy you, but...
Floaters - National Eye Institute
WEBNov 15, 2023 · Floaters are small dark shapes that float across your vision. They can look like spots, threads, squiggly lines, or even little cobwebs. Most people have floaters that come and go, and they often don’t need treatment. But sometimes floaters can be a sign of a more serious eye condition.
When Should I Worry About Eye Floaters? - Verywell Health
WEBAug 14, 2023 · Floaters that look like black, squiggly lines or pieces of string are a common age-related optical complaint. This type of floater is caused when the vitreous—a jelly-like substance in your eyes—begins to break down.
Eye floaters - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Your eye care specialist conducts a complete eye exam to determine the cause of your eye floaters. Your exam usually includes eye dilation. Eye drops widen (dilate) the dark center of your eye. This allows your specialist to better see the back of your eyes and the vitreous.
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBNov 16, 2022 · When you see floaters, you can see what appear like dark spots, lines, or webs drifting in front of your eyes. Floaters in the eye are often harmless and don't require treatment. In some cases, however, they can be caused by serious conditions, such as retinal detachment, and may require surgery.
Eye Floaters: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention - Healthline
WEBSep 16, 2019 · Eye floaters are tiny specks or strings that float into your field of vision. While they may be a nuisance, eye floaters should not cause you any pain or discomfort. They can appear as...
Eye Floaters: Black Spots in Vision - Verywell Health
WEBAug 14, 2023 · Black spots in vision (or floaters) are the specks, squiggly lines, or cobwebs you may notice in your line of sight. Floaters are clumps of the gel-like substance (vitreous humor) that fill your eye. They are common and usually do not need treatment unless there is an underlying problem with the eye that's causing them.