What Are Eye Floaters? Here What To Do If you Start Seeing Them, According to an Eye Doctor

and they become especially noticeable when looking at a bright background, such as a clear sky or a white wall. These shapes move as your eyes move and can seem to dart away when you try to focus on them.What Causes Eye Floaters?
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Floaters are typically caused by age-related changes in the vitreous, a gel-like substance inside the eye. As we age, the vitreous becomes more liquid and the microscopic fibers within it can clump together, casting shadows on the retina. These