Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are dark specks or lines that appear in one's vision and drift about with eye movements. They are caused when pieces of debris floating in the jelly-like substance of the vitreous humor, which fills the middle of an eyeball, cause shadows on the retina at the back of the eye.

Treating eye floaters depends on the underlying cause. Some cases are harmless, but more severe cases can affect your eye health. If eye floaters begin to impair your vision, there are treatments available to make them less noticeable or remove them.

Sometimes the best treatment is nothing at all. In many cases, eye floaters will fade or disappear on their own. If they don’t fade, sometimes your brain will learn to ignore them.

While some eye diseases can’t be prevented, there are some general tips to protect your vision and maintain your eye health.

If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen, your eyes may weaken or become strained over time. Practice the 20-20-20 rule to give your eyes a break while working at your computer. Every 20 minutes, look at something that’s at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

A healthy diet is essential for your eye health. Nutrients such as lutein and omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent vision problems and reduce your risk of macular degeneration.

Ginkgo biloba has also been proven effective in increasing ocular blood flow to prevent macular degeneration.

You may try the above nutritional supplements to reduce your risk of developing vision disorders.

Reference:

Marshall, L., & Roach, J. M. (2013). Prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration: an update for pharmacists. The Consultant Pharmacist®, 28(11), 723-737.