becomes more liquid and can pull away from the retina. This process, known as posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), is common with aging and is usually harmless.
Floaters can also occur in connection with eye inflammation, bleeding inside the eye, eye injury, or after certain eye procedures.
Why Are They More Noticeable Against a White Wall?
You may notice floaters much more clearly when looking at something bright and uniform, such as a white ceiling or blue sky.
That’s because the shadows inside the eye become easier to see against a
