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  1. Wikipedia: Floater en.wikipedia.org - Floater
  2. MedicineNet: Eye Floaters medicinenet.com - Eye Floaters
  3. Mayo Clinic: Eye Floaters mayoclinic.com - Eye Floaters
  4. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Eye Floaters nlm.nih.gov - Eye Floaters
  5. St.Luke's Eye: Floaters stlukeseye.com - Floaters
  6. About.com: Eye Floaters longevity.about.com - Eye Floaters
  7. AllAboutVision: Eye Floaters and Spots allaboutvision.com - Eye Floaters and Spots
  8. EyeCareSource: Eye Floaters and Spots eyecaresource.com - Eye Floaters and Spots
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Research Notes on Floaters


Floaters are the small spots you may occasionally see in your field of vision. Floaters are a natural part of the eye's aging process. As you age, your vitreous gel shrinks and may detach from your retina. If this happens, it can cause a small amount of bleeding.

Fast Facts:

  • Eye floaters are darker than the background and cannot be seen in darkness or with your eyes closed.1
  • Often confused with flashes, which can be seen in the dark and with your eyes closed.1
  • Eye floaters are annoying, but are not generally dangerous.2


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: What Do Eye Floaters Look Like?
  2. ↑ MedicineNet: Are Eye Floaters Dangerous?

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