But these floaters aren’t always cause for alarm or panic.
According to theMayo Clinic, most eye floaters are sparked by age-related changes to our eyes.
Specifically, the jelly-like substance inside oureyes, called vitreous, becomes more liquid as we get older.
When this happens, microscopic fibers within the vitreous can clump up and cast small shadows on our retina.
What we’re seeing when we’re seeing floaters are in fact these shadows.
Floaters, therefore, can be an annoying but normal part of our eyes' aging process.
However, there are absolutely some instances where floaters mean you should seek a doctor’s opinion immediately.
