The small spots that many people are moving in your field of vision are called floaters in the eye. Usually it seen when looking at a plain background, like a wall or roof.

Floaters are small pieces of gelatin that forms in the vitreous, transparent, gelatinous fluid that fills the anterior chamber. Although they appear to be in front of the eye, actually float in the liquid contained within it, and are perceived by the retina (the layer inside the eye is sensitive to light) and shadows.

The appearance of floaters in the eye, whether in the form of small dots, circles, lines or cobwebs, may cause concern to those who have suffer, but it is usually minor and corresponds to the aging process.

Over time, the vitreous gel is shrinks; it separates from the retina and cause floaters in the eye. This is especially common in nearsighted people or after a cataract operation. When the vitreous gel is removed, the retina can tear and cause some minor bleeding in the eye. If the tear is not cure, it can become a retinal detachment.

Without an examination by an ophthalmologist, there is no way to tell if the Eye Floaters are serious. Any sudden appearance of many new floaters or flashes of light should be evaluated by your ophthalmologist.

What can be done to remove the floaters?

Floaters in the eye sometimes interfere with the view, often while reading, and can be quite annoying.

If one appears directly in your line of vision, it is best to move the eyes, causing the liquid inside to swirl and let the point goes beyond the road.

They are all more used to move the eyes from side to side, but looking up and down cause different currents inside the eye and may be more effective to divert the floaters.