Eye floaters are a fact of life for millions of Americans, especially as they get older. But the dots, squiggly lines and tiny cobwebs floating across the field of vision can turn from minor annoyance ...

People have been warned that whilst it can be 'normal' to have these, there are some cases where it could lead to vision loss ...

Q: Over the years, I occasionally experience a streak of light across my vision, which goes away quickly. However, I have recently noticed a persistent small black spot when looking out of my right ...

There’s a dark spot floating in front of your eye, but when you try to look directly at it, it scoots away. What the heck? These little shadows are known as floaters, and like gray hair and laugh ...

DEAR DOCTORS: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush them away, nothing existed. I mentioned this to several people ...

Recent data from the World Health Organisation says more than 2.2 billion people across the world have some form of near or distant vision impairment. Doctors say more than half of these can be ...

Q: Please tell me what causes floaters and flashes in the eyes and what can be done about it. I'm 69 years old. -- T.D., Victorville, Calif. A: Spots before the eyes ...

Have you ever noticed tiny, squiggly shapes drifting across your field of vision? For most people, these shadowy figures—known as eye floaters—are a harmless visual quirk. However, for those dealing ...

DEAR DOCTORS: You recently stated in a column about eye floaters that there is no cure at this time. I got a vitrectomy for this condition, and it was life-changing for me. By no means is this ...

DEAR DOCTOR: I know that as far as medical problems go, eye "floaters" are pretty minor. But I've just noticed some new ones, and they're really annoying. What are they? Is there any way to get rid of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 53-year-old woman presented to an outside provider with 1 day of bilateral floaters and “smoke/foggy” vision.