People see floaters as small specks, cobwebs, or clouds moving in their field of vision.
The specks appear to be in the air out in front of the eye because they cast a shadow on the retina. They range from being a nuisance that can be ignored, to interfering with essential daily activities such as reading or driving. Floaters that are not close to other ocular structures are ideal for laser disruption because they have no blood supply and can not bleed. But in reality, laser disruption of the floaters in experienced hands is a safe, simple, in-office procedure . The floaters can be treated in a 20 minute laser procedure in which there is no discomfort and no limitation of activities .