Nearsightedness
Another common issue that usually causes eye floaters is nearsightedness, where objects closer to the individual appear much clearer, but things farther away are blurry. The reason for nearsightedness is the overall shape of the eye. Light can refract differently depending on the form and often refract light incorrectly if shaped a certain way. As a result, light rays that are supposed to focus on nerves at the back are focused on the front. Nearsightedness is a condition that tends to develop during childhood and adolescence and is also a cause for eye floaters due to how the light incorrectly refracts through the retina.
Many people suffer from nearsightedness, and children are usually diagnosed based on a few symptoms. For example, if they tend to squint a lot or rub their eyes to try and see faraway things, it’s likely they have nearsightedness. The condition can also cause headaches and eyestrain if left unchecked. In addition, studies show that children who spend more time in front of a bright screen (such as a phone or a computer) are more likely to develop nearsightedness. However, the most significant risk factor is genetics.
