Floaters are often described as:

Floaters are commonly described as small specks or strands that appear in a person's field of vision. They are caused by tiny flecks of protein or cells in the vitreous humor, the gel-like substance that fills the eye. As this gel changes with age or due to other factors, these small particles may cast shadows on the retina, leading to the perception of floaters.

This description as small specks or strands helps in recognizing them during visual disturbances. While some individuals may describe their floaters differently, the most typical and widely accepted representation aligns with the concept of small specks or strands that drift around, particularly when moving the eyes.

Other descriptions, like dark spots or movements of light, may not accurately capture the common experience of floaters since they do not represent the usual appearance or behavior of these visual phenomena. Vision blurring relates to a different set of visual issues typically associated with refractive errors or other eye health concerns.