• Question: What are 'floaters', how are they caused and why do we get them?

    Asked by phoebetomaz to Andrew, Elaine, Emma, Michael, Nancy on 18 Jun 2014.
    • Photo: Michael Kelly

      Michael Kelly answered on 18 Jun 2014:

      They are small imperfections in the jelly inside the eye, they are most easily seen when you look at a light plain background. They are usually harmless, but if you suddenly see a lot more than usual you should go to see your optometrist of doctor.

    • Photo: Nancy Carlisle

      Nancy Carlisle answered on 18 Jun 2014:

      I back Michael!

    • Photo: Emma Reid

      Emma Reid answered on 18 Jun 2014:

      Me too, Michael is the best person to answer this one! People tend to get floaters as they get older. I’ve got one in my left eye but I hardly ever notice it! 🙂

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