Eye floaters

Eye floaters are small specks, strands, or spots that appear to drift across your field of vision, especially noticeable when looking at a plain bright surface, like the sky or a white wall. They're caused by small clumps or condensations within the vitreous gel that fills the inside of the eye.

With age, the vitreous becomes more liquid and gradually tends to separate from the retina — a natural process called posterior vitreous detachment — which often causes new floaters to appear suddenly.

Isolated, stable floaters without these warning symptoms are generally benign and don't require treatment, though it's worth mentioning them at your annual eye exam.