Dear maxkipling,
If you have a sudden increase in the no. of floaters, you should have an eye examination by an eyeMD.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Sometimes yes it can be sign of a very serious problem, sometimes no. It is absolutely essentially that you see an ophthalmologist to make sure you are not having a retinal tear or detachment or a vitreous hemorrhage.
MJK MD