For the vast majority of people, eye floaters are an unremarkable feature of an aging visual system. The decisive factor is vigilance: a sudden change in their number, any accompanying flashes of light, or a shadow crossing peripheral vision demands immediate medical attention to protect against irreversible vision loss.
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