what is eye floaters
Eye floaters can be clumpy or stringy; light or dark. They are caused by clumps of tissue embedded in the gel-like fluid (vitreous) in the back of the eye, which cast shadows on the retina when light enters the eye. Click on the image to see floaters in action.ye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and cobwebs that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren't cause for alarm.