Here’s Why You Get Eye Floaters And When To Worry

Eye floaters, such as small dark dots, rings, and squiggles, are common and usually harmless, caused by the gel inside the eye changing due to a process called posterior vitreous detachment. As the vitreous ages, collagen strands become visible, creating shadows that appear as floaters, similar to dust on a camera lens. While typically benign, floaters paired with flashes can indicate serious retina damage, necessitating urgent medical attention if experienced suddenly, with increased frequency, accompanied by blurred vision or eye pain, or post-eye surgery or injury.

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