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, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBMay 9, 2024 · What Are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters appear as small spots that drift through your field of vision. They may stand out when you look at something bright, …
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
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 Floaters and Flashes? - American Academy of ...
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Floaters are tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous that fills your eye. What you see are the shadows these clumps cast on your retina. You usually notice floaters when looking at something plain, like a blank wall or a blue sky.
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.
Eye floaters - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Many people over age 50 experience eye floaters. Learn more about this common problem, including causes, other risk factors and treatment options.
Eye Floaters: How and When to Treat Them - WebMD
WEBJul 10, 2023 · Eye floaters are shapes that can appear in your vision as you get older. They appear to be in front of your eyes, but floaters are actually inside your eye. In some …
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.
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Eye floaters are generally caused by age-related changes inside the eyes. 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 …