What is always with you but rarely seen? Floaters! Floaters appear as small, sometimes dark, or clear spots/lines/threads in your vision that are more apparent when looking at the sky or a bright blank background. These small spots tend to drift across your vision and move when you try to look right at them.
Floaters are caused when the jelly-like substance in the back of the eye called the vitreous clumps small cells and proteins, and these clumps cause a shadow on the retina. It is normal to see more floaters with birthdays, however, if you suddenly notice a lot more floaters than normal, flashes of light, or a curtain-like shadow over your vision, this could be a sign of a more serious medical problem like a retinal detachment. If that happens, get to your eye care provider right away!
If your floaters are bothersome or concerning, reach out to your eye doctor for an evaluation.