Are Eye Floaters Dangerous?

Eye floaters by themselves are generally not dangerous. However, big floaters can pull on the retina and cause a retinal detachment. This is very rare, though.

Eye floaters are mostly just a symptom of another eye condition. Many people simply see eye floaters due to the natural aging process of their eyes (see causes).

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