Eye Floaters (Muscae Volitantes)

Natural Habitat

The vitreous humor of the human eye.

Diet & Feeding

Not applicable, as these are not living organisms.

Behavior Patterns

Floaters move with eye movements and briefly drift when the eye stops. They are more noticeable when looking at a plain bright surface, like a clear sky or a white wall. They are pieces of debris in the vitreous humor of the eye, not living organisms.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless, but an acute onset of many new floaters, especially accompanied by flashes of light, can be a symptom of a retinal tear or detachment, which requires immediate medical attention. In most cases, they are a normal and benign part of aging, though they can be annoying.

Identified on: 8/27/2025