The NHS says if you’ve had them a while, they’re not getting worse, and your vision’s okay, no worries.
You’re more likely to get floaters if you’re nearsighted or had cataract surgery.
But sometimes, floaters can be from ‘eye disease, injury, diabetic retinopathy, crystal deposits in the vitreous, or eye tumors’, per Web MD.
The NHS also says it’s a medical emergency if you suddenly get new ‘floaters’ or flashes, or if they ramp up.
Other red flags for trouble include a dark ‘curtain’ or shadow in your vision, blurry sight, eye pain, and floaters after surgery or injury.
Any of these could mean bad news for the back of your eye.
Mostly, floaters are common and harmless. But if they bug you, experts say you can try to shift the fluid in your eyes to get them out of view.
Look up and down to do this.
Taking eye health supplements like omega-3, zinc, Vitamin A, and fatty acids can help. A healthy diet and no smoking also boost your vision.