What Are Eye Floaters? Here’s What To Do If You Start Seeing Them
Have you ever noticed tiny specks, cobwebs, or squiggly lines drifting across your vision, especially when looking at a bright background like a clear sky? These are called eye floaters, and while they can be annoying, they’re often harmless. However, in some cases, they could signal a more serious issue that needs attention.
What Exactly Are Eye Floaters?
Eye floaters are small clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear, jelly-like substance that fills your eye. As we age, the vitreous slowly shrinks and becomes more liquid, causing microscopic fibers within it to clump together and cast shadows on the retina. These shadows appear as floaters.
