Eye floaters are a common yet often misunderstood visual phenomenon. Whether they appear as squiggly lines, specks, or cobwebs drifting across your vision, they can be concerning at first glance.

Floaters are a common side effect of cataract surgery, and they often disappear within a short period. However, they can persist and cause complications.

Mild floaters are a normal part of aging. Floaters that suddenly occur more often, won’t go away, or happen with other eye symptoms, may mean a serious problem.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male with generally good vision. I have had a few floaters in my eyes over the years, but they have generally been small and have not significantly affected my ...

Learn how to get rid of eye floaters, eye health tips, and when to see your doctor. Eye floaters are spots in your vision. They’re often harmless, but can be a nuisance.

ANSWER: “Floaters” are bits of cellular debris in the vitreous humor, which is the gel-filled space in between the lens and the retina. Sudden appearance of floaters can represent serious eye disease, ...

Some people call them floaters. Eye doctors call them "vitreous opacities." Emily Flynn called hers "a little fuzzball," and she flew halfway around the world to have it removed. After more than ...

Have you ever had black specks floating around in your vision? Patrick Muffler noticed some one day. “I saw funny V-shaped floaters in my eye,” he says. When he woke up the next day, a Friday ...