For most people, these shadowy figures—known as eye floaters—are a harmless visual quirk. However, for those dealing with anxiety, floaters can become a significant source of distress.

Eye doctors use a dilated eye exam to diagnose floaters. This involves dilating the pupils with eye drops to get a better view of the vitreous and retina. The exam allows the specialist to ...

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The authors propose that floaters are usually diffraction patterns cast on the retina by red blood cells They are the spots that most people occasionally see before their eyes.