Floaters

Floaters

Floaters are small pieces of material that form in the vitreous -- the clear fluid that fills the interior cavity of the eye  Floaters are usually clumps of condensed protein or cells, seen as small specks or strands moving into your field of vision.  They may have the appearance of a small insect or cobweb or veil. Almost every eye has floaters and are a normal visual observation.  A sudden increase in spots or floaters should be evaluated by your doctor.

Floaters are most apparent when you are looking at a plain background such as a blank wall or blue sky.  They can be seen because they create shadows on the retina, the light sensitive film at the back of the eye.