Vitreous Floaters
The eye is filled with a gel called the vitreous. Visual imperfections, or floaters, occur in this gel over time, and are typically harmless. New floaters are often caused by the vitreous detaching from the retina (the vision receptors in the back of the eye).
Typically floaters require no treatment. In rare cases, they may be associated with retinal detachment and can require immediate surgical treatment. A retinal health exam should be performed with new onset floaters to rule out retinal disease.
People tend to notice floaters more against bright backgrounds, such as a cloudless sky. With time, floaters become less prominent, and sometimes are not noticeable at all.
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