Medical articles of Eye floaters

23/04/2026
Written by Top Doctors
Eye floaters: causes, symptoms, and treatment
Eye floaters are a common visual disturbance that many people experience at some point in their lives. They often appear as small specks, threads, or shadows drifting across the field of vision. While they are usually harmless, in some cases they may indicate an underlying eye condition that requires prompt attention.
05/02/2026
Mr Danny Mitry
Ophthalmologist
How to treat eye floaters: a consultant ophthalmic surgeon’s guide
Eye floaters are a very common visual symptom and, for most people, they are harmless. However, they can be distracting and occasionally concerning. In this guide, a consultant ophthalmic surgeon explains what eye floaters are, why they occur, when medical assessment is important, and the treatment options for eye floaters that may be considered.
- More articles from this doctor
28/11/2022
Mr Mohamed El-Ashry
Ophthalmologist
Are eye floaters a cause for concern?
Eye floaters are a very common condition, often affecting short-sighted individuals. In this interesting new interview, leading ophthalmologist Mr Mohamed El-Ashry gives his expert insight into the condition.
- More articles from this doctor
12/06/2020
Professor James Bainbridge
Ophthalmologist
How to resolve eye floaters
Get the essential facts on eye floaters from Professor James Bainbridge, a leading ophthalmologist. These are generally quite harmless but can sometimes lead to obscured vision. Find out when eye floaters are a cause for concern and discover the treatment options that aim to resolve them.
- More articles from this doctor
18/12/2018
Mr Sui-Chien Wong
Ophthalmologist
Eye floaters: should I be worried about them?
Leading Moorfields ophthalmologist Mr Sui-Chien Wong explains everything you need to know about eye floaters, including their causes, how serious they are, and what happens if they need treatment.
30/10/2018
Mr Vaughan Tanner
Ophthalmologist
Eye floaters: what are they and what do they mean?
Have you ever wondered what the squiggly lines that sometimes cross your vision really are? From time to time, most of us will experience these eye floaters – small specks or shapes, often like cobwebs that seem to dart away when we try to see them more clearly. Mr Vaughan Tanner, an expert ophthalmologist is here to explain what floaters really are and why it is worth getting them checked out.
- More articles from this doctor
01/08/2018
Mr Sui-Chien Wong
Ophthalmologist
What do eye floaters look like?
If your vision is frequently spoiled by lines, spots and shadows, it may be time for a trip to the eye specialist to check for floaters. Our expert ophthalmologist Mr Chien Wong discusses the causes and symptoms of eye floaters, and whether they can lead to blindness...
24/01/2018
Mr Felipe Dhawahir-Scala
Ophthalmologist
What are eye floaters?
Eye floaters, or floaters are small dots or grey specs that some people can see across their eyes. Floaters are extremely common, but why they occur is less known. Mr Felipe Dhawahir-Scala, a leading ophthalmologist sheds some light on what floaters are and how they can be treated.
07/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
How to treat eye floaters
Eye floaters (medically known as myodesopsia) are those annoying floating bodies that appear in your vision. A common condition, floaters are more visible when looking at a clear and well-lit background such as the sky. Are they treatable?
29/05/2017
Mr Mahi Muqit
Ophthalmologist
Eye floaters - what are they and why do they happen?
Expert ophthalmologist Mr Mahi Muqit talks about eye floaters, which are shapes that people see appear in their vision. Mr Muqit discusses the causes, treatment, and surgery offered.
- More articles from this doctor