Floaters
Definitions
Description
Spots in vision that look like black or gray specks or strings that drift across the eyes.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away for:
- Sudden onset of new floaters.
- Vision loss.
- Many more eye floaters than usual.
- Flashes of light.
- Darkness in side vision or loss of side vision.
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