Eye floaters are those shadowy shapes that appear to float in your field of vision. They might look like black or gray dots, threads, squiggly lines, or even cobweb-like structures. Eye floaters move as your eyes move and often drift away when you try to look directly at them.
The truth is, eye floaters can be incredibly distracting at first. Many people describe feeling constantly aware of them, which adds stress to daily activities and raises concerns about long-term vision changes.
These shadows are actually cast by tiny bits of debris floating inside the eye’s vitreous – the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and retina.
Common Causes Behind Eye Floaters
