Floaters
Floaters are small dark shapes that may look like lines, spots, circles, or webs that drift across your field of vision. When you try
to focus on floaters, they dash away. They are often noted when looking at a bright backdrop like a computer screen or blue sky.
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References
https://www.columbiaeye.org/eye-library/vitreous-detachment
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/vitreous-detachmenthttps://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/floaters
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