Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900
Floaters are the small specks, spots, and strands that drift across your vision. When they get in the way of daily life, we offer fast, same-day treatment to clear them.
Floaters appear as tiny dark shapes or transparent threads that move as your eyes move. They’re caused by changes in the gel-like fluid (vitreous) inside the eye and become more common with age. While many floaters are harmless, they can be genuinely distracting — interfering with reading, driving, and screen time.
It’s also important to have new or sudden floaters checked, because in some cases they can signal a more serious retinal problem that needs prompt attention.
Small dark specks or spots that drift across your vision
Transparent, threadlike strands
Shapes that move when you move your eyes
More noticeable against bright backgrounds
A sudden shower of new floaters or flashes (seek care right away)
We start by examining your eyes to make sure your floaters aren’t a sign of a more serious retinal issue. When floaters are simply interfering with your quality of life, we offer fast and effective same-day floater removal to clear your vision.
If you’ve been living with distracting floaters, a quick evaluation will tell you what your options are.
Are floaters dangerous? Usually they’re harmless specks or cobwebs caused by normal age-related changes in the eye’s vitreous gel. But a sudden increase in floaters, especially with flashes of light, can signal a retinal tear or detachment — a true emergency. If that’s happening, call us right away.
Why same-day? Because timing matters. We offer same-day evaluation so a serious retinal problem can be caught and treated before it threatens your vision. Dr. Powers is a retinal surgeon — exactly the right specialist for this.
People with diabetes should be especially alert to new floaters, as they can relate to diabetic retinopathy.
Related: Diabetic retinopathy • Macular degeneration • Meet Dr. Powers
New patients are always welcome at all three locations. Fill out the form below — just choose your location — and our front desk will reach out to confirm, usually the same day. Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900.
We offer this care at all three of our offices across Tampa Bay.
5413 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
2565 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763
603 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701