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What are Floaters?
Floaters are small clear or dark spots within the jelly part of your eye called the vitreous.
They can have many shapes and sizes and can look like dust, threads, or cobwebs. Because
they are INSIDE of your eyes, they drift when you look directly at them. They are often
a result of the natural maturation of the eyes, where the jelly-like vitreous becomes
more liquid.
If you have a floater that's bothering you, try quickly moving your eyes up and down to
get them out of the way. You may have to repeat this a few times. Floaters are most noticeable
against bright and plain backgrounds, so consider adjusting your lighting and surroundings.
Most floaters are pretty annoying but not harmful, and they may shift or dissolve over
time. However, sudden changes or an increase in new floaters with flashes may be a sign
of more serious problems, and you should let your optometrist know right away to schedule
an eye exam. With special tools, your eye doctor will determine if you need treatment.