What to Do If You Start Seeing Eye Floaters
\nEye floaters\u2014those tiny specks, threads, or \u201ccobwebs\u201d that drift across your vision\u2014are often a normal part of aging. In many cases, they come from natural changes in the vitreous, the clear gel inside the eye. As the vitreous slowly shrinks over time, it can form small clumps that cast shadows on the retina, making floaters easier to notice\u2014especially when you\u2019re looking at a bright sky, a computer screen, or a plain white wall.<\/p>\n
For most people, floaters are harmless and gradually become less noticeable. But sometimes they can signal a serious eye emergency. The challenge is that the difference between \u201cannoying but normal\u201d and \u201cneeds urgent care\u201d can be very small\u2014and protecting your eyesight is worth taking seriously.<\/p>\n
When Eye Floaters Are Usually Not an Emergency
\nFloaters are commonly considered benign when:<\/p>\n
They appear slowly over months or years
\nThey stay about the same and don\u2019t rapidly increase
\nYou have no flashes of light
\nYour side vision (peripheral vision) seems normal
\nThere\u2019s no dark curtain or shadow in your field of view
\nEven in these situations, it\u2019s still smart to mention new or changing floaters at your next comprehensive eye exam\u2014especially if you\u2019re nearsighted, over 40, or have a history of eye problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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