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Where do floaters in the eyes come from?
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See eye doctor: Make sure you see an eye doctor to make sure you do not have a retinal tear or detachment. The floaters are from the vitreous... The jelly part of the eye.. The stuff that fills the eye. The jelly is inconsistent and thicker jelly casts a shadow that looks like a floater.
Answered 12/27/2012
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From inside and age.: Floaters are a result of shadows cast upon the retina by small opacities in the vitreous cavity. These develop with age and as the vitreous becomes more liquefied. They usually consist of proteins and are benign. All new floaters and floaters associated with flashes of light are an indication that a dilated retinal exam is required to rule out more severe problems.
Answered 3/30/2013
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