The eye does not have a way to remove floaters, so you will have them as long as you live unless you do something about it.

If you look up at the sky on a clear day, you might notice little cobweb-like structures drifting across your field of vision ...

Q: 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 vision.

Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes that appear to drift across your field of vision. They’re caused by tiny particles or fibers floating in the vitreous humor—the gel-like substance inside ...

Dr. Schwartz is assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ... of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are retinal breaks and vitreous traction.

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 ...

According to the NHS website, while floaters - such as dots and lines - or flashes of light in your vision are typically "common" and "not usually serious," you should call yoru GP or 111 if they ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD If you ever notice pesky dark strands that may resemble anything from a simple ...