liquid, forming clumps or strands that cast shadows on the retina – creating the eye floaters you see.
But that’s not all. Eye floaters can also appear after eye inflammation, bleeding inside the eye, or following cataract surgery. Dealing with persistent eye floaters can feel exhausting, especially when they disrupt your focus during work or leisure time.
Research shows that eye floaters become more common after age 50, and they’re especially noticeable against bright backgrounds like a clear sky or white wall.
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