a few familiar floaters isn’t automatically a reason to panic.
The important distinction is between long-standing, stable floaters and new or rapidly increasing symptoms.
If you suddenly see many new floaters, flashes, a curtain-like shadow, or changes in your vision, don’t simply wait for the symptoms to disappear.
Get your eyes checked promptly.
The Bottom Line
Eye floaters are extremely common, and in many cases they’re simply a normal consequence of changes in the vitreous as we age.
But your eyes can sometimes give you an important warning.
A sudden
