Question:
Can some one explain to me where I got these floaters in the eye from?  One day they are not there and the next day here they are.  I have noticed floaters in my eyes for about a year now.

Teresa,
San Diego, CA

Answer:
Teresa,
When people get older starting around  middle age, the gel-like vitreous tissue begins to liquefy and contract. Some parts of the vitreous tissue  can form clumps or narrow squiggly strands inside the eye. The vitreous gel pulls away from the back wall of your  eye, causing a posterior vitreous detachment.  And whala you have floaters in the eyes.  Floaters do not require surgery and for the better part not harmless to you.  Just pretend youe seeing UFO’s…(-:

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Has any one seen Vision Floaters In The Eye?  I never knew what they were until recently.  Vision floaters are tiny “webs” or specks that float about in your eye or eyes. In your field of vision you may see small, dark, shadowy shapes that can look like spots, thread-like strands, or squiggly lines. Here is an example of floaters in the eye:

They move as your eyes move and seem to jump away when you try to see the floaters directly. Vision Floaters do not follow your eye movements precisely, and usually drift when your eyes stop moving. Many people have floaters in the eye and learn to ignore them; they are usually not as noticeable until they become numerous or more prominent. Floaters in the eye can become apparent when looking at something bright, such as white paper or a blue sky.