Will eye floaters resolve on their own?

Eye floaters, typically caused by the natural aging process, may resolve on their own over time. As explained by Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg during his appearance on the Huberman Lab podcast, the eye’s interior jelly — which is designed to be largely invisible to allow light to reach the retina — shrinks and contracts as we age, potentially pulling off tiny bits of retinal tissue or forming concretions within the jelly itself, resulting in floaters. These floaters are perceived as translucent or grayish/black specks or threads that drift through one's field of vision.

Dr. Goldberg reassures that in almost all cases, floaters will dissipate on their own, though it may take a few months. He advises against focusing on them, as this can cause frustration and unnecessary worry. By intentionally ignoring them, over time the brain will start to filter out and/or stop noticing these floaters. Due to the low risk they pose and the potential risks associated with surgically removing the eye's jelly and replacing it with saltwater, such interventions are not recommended solely for the purpose of eliminating floaters. Instead, most patients are encouraged to simply allow the floaters to resolve naturally, without intervention 1.