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Recognizable as small clouds or specks that move across the field of vision, floaters are particularly visible when gazing at a blank background such as the sky or a wall. The objects are not in front of the eye, as they appear, but within it. They are composed of tiny cell and gel clumps suspended within the eye’s gel-like vitreous fluid. Common shapes include circles, lines, dots, and clouds.
The cause of floaters is posterior vitreous detachment, which involves the gel-like substance pulling away from the back of the eye. This can occur as people age, and the sudden appearance of a floater is a concern and needs to be seen promptly as it can result in a retinal tear or detachment. This is a sign that one should quickly visit an ophthalmologist or retina specialist!
Recognizable as small clouds or specks that move across the field of vision, floaters are particularly visible when gazing at a blank background such as the sky or a wall. The objects are not in front of the eye, as they appear, but within it. They are composed of tiny cell and gel clumps suspended within the eye’s gel-like vitreous fluid. Common shapes include circles, lines, dots, and clouds.
The cause of floaters is posterior vitreous detachment, which involves the gel-like substance pulling away from the back of the eye. This can occur as people age, and the sudden appearance of a floater is a concern and needs to be seen promptly as it can result in a retinal tear or detachment. This is a sign that one should quickly visit an ophthalmologist or retina specialist!