What are floaters?

Eye Floaters

At Aker Kasten Eye Center of Boca Raton, FL, our professionals routinely see patients in our practice who are worried about their vision and eyesight. When patients notice small spots and flecks in their line of vision, they may schedule an appointment to undergo an evaluation with a doctor. In many cases, these bothersome specks…

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What Are Floaters and How Do They Impact One’s Vision?

Eye Floaters

Patients who are experiencing spots within their line of vision may be diagnosed with eye floaters. These “floaters” may appear as gray or black specks, strings, or webs that seem to drift around when the eyes look around. When patients try to look directly at them, they float away off to the sides. These floaters…

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Floaters

Eye Floaters

You may have been warned about floaters (bright little lines or dots that pan across your vision for a few seconds) in the past, especially if you have a high prescription for your eyes. But are they really as serious as you’ve been told? Are you worrying about them too much? Maybe you’ve experienced them…

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This Is Why You Have Eye Floaters

Eye Floaters

Do you have small spots that float across your vision? If you stare at a light or bright blue sky, these floaters may become a little more obvious. They are generally a nuisance but they should not be so annoying that they impede your ability to see well. Sometimes, a particularly large floater can create…

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All you Need to Know about Eye Floaters

Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are minuscule spots that drift through your field of vision. They are particularly noticeable when you stare at something bright like the sky. They can be an annoyance but they should not be causing vision problems. Sometimes an especially large floater can slightly obscure your vision, but only in certain types of light….

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It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane!….It’s actually an Eye Floater

Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are those annoying spots that seem to lazily glide across your vision. You can see them particularly well when you stare at something bright. Although they may annoy you, they should not cause problems with your vision. Eye floaters are not a big deal, but you should schedule an appointment with your doctor…

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