As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while ...

Eye floaters are small dark spots or wisps that move slowly across your vision. They are most often caused by aging, and many people get them after the age of 50. However, eye floaters can also be ...

in which the vitreous jelly of the eye with the floaters is removed and replaced with saline (or saltwater) solution A medical provider might perform a vitrectomy if a vitreous hemorrhage ...

In a study at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, we explored the personality traits of 156 patients who had had vitreous floaters for at least 3 months and sought consultation for treatment.

UK GP Dr Ahmed, (@dra_says) warns a sudden increase in eye floaters could be problematic. "If you have had pain for more than six weeks, please go and see your doctor to make sure there are no ...

The authors propose that floaters are usually diffraction patterns cast on the retina by red blood cells They are the spots that most people occasionally see before their eyes.