Seeing spots

Seeing spots, often described as floaters, involves noticing tiny shadows or small dark shapes drifting across your field of vision. These spots can vary in size and shape and may appear as dots, lines, cobwebs, or even irregular shapes. They often become more noticeable when looking at a bright, plain background, such as a clear sky or a white wall. Floaters are typically caused by age-related changes in the vitreous humor of the eye, but they can also indicate underlying conditions like retinal detachment, retinal tears, or inflammation. If the appearance of floaters is sudden, or if they are accompanied by flashes of light or a loss of peripheral vision, seeking immediate medical attention is crucial.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology