Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve noticed several dark spots and cobweblike strings in my vision. Is this something to be concerned about? Answer: Dark spots such as those you describe may be floaters. These ...

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 ...

When you look at the sky or a white wall, do you see little specks or cobwebs in your field of vision? Many people do. A study published in the International Journal of Ophthalmology found that of the ...

Q: What are eye floaters and spots? A: Eye floaters or spots are small dots or wispy cobwebs that float or oscillate in one's vision. They can be located in the center or off to the sides of one's ...

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.

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 a ...

A 23-year-old Hispanic woman was referred to our eye clinic for progressively decreasing vision. She also reported having flashes and floaters in her left eye for 2 months. Her vision had been stable ...

I've had "floaters" probably since I was a teenager...my eye doc at the time and even now say "tell us if you get MORE...but there is currently nothing to be alarmed about". I do have a retinal issue ...

Most people experience floaters over the course of their lifetime due to age-related changes in the body. The sudden appearance of floaters, however, could spell trouble for the eyes. According to ...