Eye floaters
By Isabella Sara Novack
Reviewed by
Maria Horan FBDO
Maria holds a BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has over 17 years of optical experience.
Eye floaters - Small, shadowy shapes that appear in your field of vision, often described as spots, threads, or cobwebs. Floaters are usually harmless and result from the breaking down of the vitreous humour, the gel-like substance inside the eye, which occurs naturally with age. However, a sudden increase in floaters, especially when accompanied by light flashes, may signal vitreous detachment and requires prompt medical attention.