Why Floaters When Noticing Small Light Flickers Can Be Alarming
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How Corneal Surgery Can Lead to Unexpected Floaters

I still remember the uneasy feeling after my eye surgery—the strange specks drifting across my vision like dust in a sunbeam. I blinked. Rubbed my eyes. Blinked again. Still there. Those annoying shadows were my first experience with floaters after corneal surgery. At the time, no one had warned me this could happen. And yet,…

Why Floaters Visible When Eyes Are Fully Relaxed Can Be Annoying
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Common Causes of Eye Floaters: From Aging to Eye Injuries

Not long ago, I was staring at a white wall, trying to enjoy a peaceful moment, when a strange little thread-like shape floated across my vision. I blinked, rubbed my eyes, even moved around a little—but there it was, dancing like a tiny jellyfish in my line of sight. Turns out, I wasn’t losing my…