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Is it harmful to stare at your floaters?

I have read somewhere that if you stare at your floaters you will make them worse!
I know that this seems weird, but is there some truth to it, is it harmful in any way to stare your floaters?

I am 25 years old.
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It will not make the floaters worse and is not bad for the eye but you will be more aware of your floaters which annoys some people and causes anxiety in others.
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