Floaters?

[suneetk1]

Hi!
Could someone please tell me what a floater is?
Over the past week or so I have noticed that i often see a small dark shadowy line/dot/blob kinda go past my eyes, like, float past my vision...
I am wondering if that is what floaters are?
Thanks.
Have a good long weekend all!

[calli66]

Sounds like a floater to me. Don't worry about it--it's just cell debris inside the eyeball and it's casting a shadow on the retina. You can't really look AT them---they always slide past. Floaters are pretty common. If you notice a "rain of black dots" though, get to an eye doctor immediately, 'cause those are little red blood cells and that means something's bleeding---the retina.
C

[kitty]

Actually, the first time you notice floaters you should call your eye doc and get in for an exam ASAP. It is probably just vitreous detaching, but there is a remote possibility of a torn Retina. Time can be the difference between losing your sight and keeping it. Please call and schedule to see your eye doctor ASAP.