Eye floaters are common, harmless specks caused by collagen clumps in the eye's vitreous, often appearing with age. While usually benign, a sudden inc ...

Have you noticed a tiny dark spot or threads while looking at the sky or a white wall, that just floats over your vision?

Q: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush ...

Have you ever noticed tiny, squiggly shapes drifting across your field of vision? For most people, these shadowy figures—known as eye floaters—are a harmless visual quirk. However, for those dealing ...

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Eye floaters are not a sign of glaucoma, which typically causes gradual vision loss. Floaters are small dots or shapes that appear across a person’s vision. It is important to consult an eye doctor if ...

Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by "little critters" flying through the air; when I tried to brush them away, nothing existed. I mentioned ...