Ask An Eye Doc: What are the black specks floating in my eyes?

Have you ever seen a little, black speck floating across your field of vision? It's called a floater, but what exactly is it? Dr. Moos explains. Use #AskAnEyeDoc to ask YOUR general eye-related questions.
The inside of the eye is filled with a jelly-like substance, which helps give it its shape. Sometimes, little chunks of that "jelly" are floating around in the eye and cast a shadow. That shadow is what you see as the little speck.
Floaters are very common, and most of the time we don't notice them. When you do notice them, it's hard to follow them. Frustrating, isn't it?
Dr. Moos says floaters are harmless, but it's always a good idea to share information about your eyes when you make your annual visit to the eye doctor. (You can find an eye doctor near you here: goo.gl/vNTEJW)
If you have a general question for the eye doctor, let us know! Make sure to use #AskAnEyeDoc in your post.
Disclaimer: Information received through VSP Vision Care's social media channels does not constitute medical advice, medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment.

[@lilw2ez734]

It look like blood cells up close but black but it rarely happens

[@wandaramos7861]

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[@davidhennen7045]

Dehydration, drinks lots of water and quit sugar and caffeine get lots of sleep. Deficiency of foods like fruits and vegetables is also a Hugh factor and these get washed out by caffeine and sugar.

[@andreacharles7434]

I taught this happens when my pressure is too low or high.

[@saqlainali3405]

Hye doctor,im very upst becouse i see in my eye's black (.) In my eye's alot of and some black (lines) when I look at something, these lines are very visible to my eyes,these black lines and black dots cause a lot of pain in my head,plz give me answer,how it can be treated and how....

[@davewerner7609]

What if you see thousands of tiny dots flashing and floating while looking up at a clear blue sky? Should I be worried?

[@jesusdickinson6888]

I have the same thing had it my whole life usually the worst on while stuff and it the dark my whole family has it i think its a genetic thing i have it from my dads side but you should always double check

[@nolangainor5481]

@@jesusdickinson6888thats exactly what I see lol

[@srm3430]

@@nolangainor5481 I have also the same problem sometimes these dots increases enormously and sometimes it's becomes less ,seen many eyes doctor's but all things were correct only in eye test

[@roberttheronin9803]

If things worry you, visit a doctor

[@enmanuelgaming2156]

What’s Dos specks min

[@hakw482]

I see changing color dots sometimes and white spots i dont want to go blind

[@justice_4_ayesha]

Have u find out the answer of this question pls let us know

[@trupekamu2126]

so should i be worried that there’s a black blob with tiny dots in my vision or no

[@nolangainor5481]

I have the tiny spots in my eyes too and wherever I look it goes there but when I go outside I dont see the.

[@shahkhanaslam1873]

so you mean its a problem or not?????

[@Coffy-]

I see one black tiny dot floating in my vision. It start 6 days ago and i still can see that. It happened after i come from cycling. What should i do? When it will gone?😕 i start to overthinking about it(

[@vspvisioncare]

Hi Coffy - We recommend checking with your local eye doctor to see if they can help. - Wendy, VSP

[@novarolel1490]

Did you still have it?

[@Coffy-]

@@novarolel1490 nope

[@slobaskitchen8793]

@@Coffy- and what did you do ,I have almost 3 weeks small black dots,,,is it anything serious?

[@Coffy-]

@@slobaskitchen8793 its gone. Or i dont care it anymore. Its not disturbe at all. Cuz i didnt see it for long time

[@annhendrickson5223]

I thought they were fruit flies 🤷‍♀️

[@TASIAawful1]

Same