Have you ever noticed tiny dots, squiggly lines, or cobweb-like shapes drifting across your vision?
You may try to look directly at them, only to have them move away.
These are commonly known as eye floaters, and they can be surprisingly distracting—especially when you’re looking at a bright sky, a white wall, or a computer screen.
The good news is that most floaters are harmless. But when they appear suddenly or are accompanied by other changes in your vision, they can sometimes signal a problem that needs urgent attention.
