Are Eye Floaters Dangerous?Eye floaters can be dangerous especially if you notice flashes of light in your vision because this could indicate that you are developing a retinal detachment or tear of the retina. If you suddenly notice floaters with flashes of light, there is about a one out of seven chance that you will get a retinal tear or detachment according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Brownish or dark colored dirt like specks floating around your eyes usually indicate that you have floaters of the eyes. They may also look like small dots or wisps of strings; don't fret, generally they are not something that can harm your eyesight, however, they can be particularly frustrating when you are trying to look at things and they get in the way.
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