Seeing floaters is a common occurrence. All floaters, especially if they’re new or changing (i.e. increase in number or size of the floaters), should be evaluated immediately to determine if they are normal floaters or a true medical emergency. Floaters may appear as tiny specks or “cobwebs” or as small dark shadows, “thread-like” strands or even “squiggly” lines that actually float around in your field of vision. They tend to move as your eyes move, but not necessarily in the same direction, and often just drift away when your eyes stop moving. Typically they become more noticeable when looking at a visual field with a white background such as a plain piece of paper or a clear blue sky. Floaters are a normal and expected consequence of the aging process of your eyes and, if left alone, they will “settle” or break up over time and no longer be annoying. The likelihood of experiencing floaters increases as we get older and is more common if you are very nearsighted, have diabetes or have had a blow to the head from sports or an accident. Sometimes other eye conditions or problems inside the eye may cause floaters such as trauma, infections, inflammation, hemorrhages, retinal tears or retinal detachment to the eye. A thorough and immediate eye examination should help diagnose the problem.
Through Mom's Eyes
by Holden Eye Care
Motherhood...the sheer sound of it brings enduring memories. A mother’s touch, her voice, her cooking, and the smile of approval in her eyes. Science has proven that there is a transference of emotion and programming from birth and infancy...
