DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad mentioned to me that he has several dark spots and cobweb-like strings that interfere with his vision. Is this something to be concerned about? What is needed to fix this ...

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If you're doing some soul-searching in the mirror—or just brushing your teeth—and notice tiny specs, you might be concerned. These dots may even look like ...

Eye floaters are something we all notice in our vision from time to time - and can be a real nuisance. They often appear when you're looking at a computer or phone screen, reading a book or document ...

Eye floaters are visual symptoms that feel like specks or cobwebs floating around in the field of vision. Age-related macular degeneration does not affect the part of the eye that would cause floaters ...

Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes or thread-like strands that drift across your vision, often most noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds. These common visual disturbances, medically ...

Answer: For most people, floaters occur as we grow older. The vitreous humor thickens and clumps as we age, and floaters result from the clumped vitreous gel. Sometimes pregnant women see spots caused ...

As many as 76 percent of us experience eye floaters, according to findings in the journal Survey of Ophthalmology. And while some of us are barely bothered by the dots, squiggles and specks that drift ...

Our eyesight is arguably one of the most important functions of our body. So when your eyesight starts to change, it could be a sign to see a doctor. Dr. Tracy Ho over at the City of Vision Eye Care ...

Q: Please tell me what causes floaters and flashes in the eyes and what can be done about it. I'm 69 years old. -- T.D., Victorville, Calif. A: Spots before the eyes ...

Those moving shadows in your eyes are called floaters - here's what causes them and warning signs to watch for.