What Are Eye Floaters? Plus Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

The term eye floater refers to deposits found in the vitreous body of the eye, which is the gel-like material covering the back of the eyeball. The vitreous may liquefy and bunch together to form tiny strings or balls. Individuals say eye floaters when they experience specks, lines, and spots, floating into their vision when looking at a blank surface. For most individuals, eye floaters are a minor inconvenience and aren't much of a cause for concern, but in rare cases patients find they cause a significant disruption to their vision.