FLOATERS

[BOSSHOG]

Anyone have a magic cure for floaters? I’m 70, in good shape, wear glasses. My distant vision is excellent. Floaters make it difficult to read. I like and trust my eye doctor. There doesn’t seem to be an easy fix. I’m taking a little extra vitamin C as a result of a google search. Operation doesn’t sound safe. Any help would be appreciated.

[Easterncedar]

1. I surely would love a cure, too

Nothing doing as far as I know, sadly.

[BOSSHOG]

2. Large print books help

There is a Nobel Prize waiting for someone out there. Thanks for your reply My Friend.

[MartyTheGreek]

3. One reason: Hi Carbs! Cut down bar code carbs! Eat natural carbs and more keto-like meals. n/t

[BOSSHOG]

5. Thank You Very Much

I’m game for anything.

[MartyTheGreek]

8. You're welcome. It worked for me and some fasting helped me ditch my readers! And, that's common among Fasters n/t

[dflprincess]

4. Supposedly supplements with Lutein, Zeaxanthin & AREDS2 Formulas may help

I just take a Lutein/Zeaxanthin supplement as that may help ward off or delay macular degeneration (which runs in my family). My eye doctor says it won't hurt.

I only have occasional floaters, usually one inparticular that can make me nuts.

[BOSSHOG]

9. I've been taking that supplement for about six months

Sold to me by my Eye Doctor. He’s high on it for reasons other than floaters. Thank You for your response.

[eppur_se_muova]

14. And those reasons are ... ? I know there are reports of it helping memory. nt

[BOSSHOG]

16. Makes your eyes less susceptible to brightness as a distraction

I do need help with memory, like where did I leave my glasses.

[viva la]

35. I never remember to check

The top of my head.

[Joinfortmill]

17. I take the AREDS2 with low zinc. I use 'Focus Select', you can get it on Amazon

These vitamins are really good for eye health. Best of luck.

[magicarpet]

6. Try One A Day multiple vitamins - Adult Triple Immune Support.... high in copper and chromium.

My floaters dropped back by about 2/3s after I started a daily dose. But we all respond differently.

Get good solid sleep and keep stress under control. I noticed the higher the daily strees the more floaters you have to contend with.

Run it by your doctor or pharmacist to make sure there are no reactions to your current regiment of assigned medications.

[elleng]

7. * Options may include surgery to remove the vitreous or a laser to disrupt the floaters,

. although both procedures are rarely done.

Surgery to remove the vitreous. An ophthalmologist who is a specialist in retina and vitreous surgery removes the vitreous through a small incision (vitrectomy). The vitreous is replaced with a solution to help your eye maintain its shape. Surgery may not remove all the floaters, and new floaters can develop after surgery. Risks of a vitrectomy include infection, bleeding and retinal tears.
Using a laser to disrupt the floaters. An ophthalmologist aims a special laser at the floaters in the vitreous (vitreolysis). This may break up the floaters and make them less noticeable. Some people who have this treatment report improved vision; others notice little or no difference. Risks of laser therapy include damage to your retina if the laser is aimed incorrectly."

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372350#:~:text=Options%20may%20include%20surgery%20to,a%20small%20incision%20(vitrectomy).

[BOSSHOG]

12. I'm a little leery of that procedure

My wife is a definite, you’re not gonna have that done. And I believe it is elective.

[FloridaBlues]

10. Has your eye doctor done a laser yag on you? Easy procedure and helps get rid of floaters

I had it done couple times and helped get rid of them he will numb eye with drops and laser. Area few times. Used routinely don’t be afraid to do it . As a nurse I also help Eye doc during this easy procedure. You in and out in no time.

[BOSSHOG]

11. He's done all kinds of procedures and tests

But I’m not sure about that one. I don’t think so relative to your description. If my insurance covers it he will do it. No criticism, I really like the guy and his staff. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks and your suggestion will be front and center. Thank You.

[Beartracks]

33. "yag"? Also, how bad do floaters need to be before this is the recommended procedure?

[FloridaBlues]

37. Frequently throughout the day. Hard to give numbers. Enough to interfere with vision

Called yag laser. They pin point the areas in your eye with flashes of laser. Doesn’t hurt takes just a few minutes. Numb eye with drops .

[Beartracks]

38. Interesting... But how can they target a floater, which is usually, y'know... moving???

I'm gonna have to look this up.

Thanks for the info.

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[multigraincracker]

13. They saved my vision.

One day I was seeing little black spots. Didn’t think too much about it, but googled it. Said to go to the ER. I did and they were from a tear in the back of eye. Had surgery to repair it. Went back to the doc 10 days later and had to drive 80 miles to a different surgeon for more surgery.
It got fixed, but now I have normal floaters. I can live with them after the sugery to remove them was described to me.

[usonian]

15. Yes, any increase is a warning sign. nt

[Jirel]

18. No magic, but...

There are often reasons for floaters. For example, I had my first outbreak of them just before my first flare of uveitis. For me, it was all the pigment and white cells being kicked up by the disease. Nobody thought anything of it until uveitis went from 0-60 in hours and I was in danger of going blind. Since then, I’ve been on an antiviral and prednisone eye drops. No floaters. But if I flare, they’re my first clue.

Find out WHY. There is always a WHY. Most WHYs can be addressed. See a good retinal specialist.

[BOSSHOG]

19. Thank You Very Much My Friend

I’ve received a great deal of helpful information in a short period of time this evening. I’m working on a chit chat with my Doctor next month. Your input is greatly appreciated.

[chowder66]

20. I found temporary relief on twitter of all places.,

It works for me. Someone posted the same question and loads of people responded but one caught my attention and I thought why not try it. It’s pineapple. You eat about 6 to 8 chunks of fresh pineapple for a day or more. It worked the very next day and lasts for several days in my case. I have no idea if it works for everyone or just some.

I know it sounds like woo but I saw no harm in trying and was beside myself when it worked.

[BOSSHOG]

22. Thx very much

I’ll try anything.

[chowder66]

23. I copied a bit of information from the advice but didn't save the actual tweet.

The person recommending said....."It worked for me. There are enzymes in pineapple that dissolve eye floaters which are suspended protein in your eyes. Look it up. Eat about 9 to 10 inches of pineapple daily. My floaters were reduced by about 70 % and I had big ones".

I just picked up a bowl of pre-cut fresh pineapple from the store and some of the chunks can be really large so I ate about 8 the first time and reduced it to 6 just to see what happened and that worked for me. I had a really dark small spot and a lighter spot with some strings (not web-like). Everything went away. The dark spot started to come back a few days later but it was very light so I ate more.

[DUgosh]

26. I have eaten fresh pineapple everyday for a year

Recommended by my eye Dr after floaters disrupted my art work. I’m greatly improved.

[chowder66]

31. Oh wow! That's great to have a second recommendation.

I was blown away that it worked for me. I told my brother about it. Not sure if he's tried it yet. He hates pineapple but he was considering trying it just for kicks. I don't have to eat it daily just every few days.

[chowder66]

21. The pineapple trick had something to do with protein.

It helps to dissolve it.

[Warpy]

24. Here is the whole scoop on them with very little Medicalese

https://www.visioncenter.org/conditions/eye-floaters/

The article discusses treatments if they're really interfering with your vision.

If they are, it's time to see an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) who can diagnose what's causing them as well as what the best treatment might be.

[BOSSHOG]

25. Thanks Very Much My Friend

Ask at DU and ye shall receive

[coprolite]

27. My optometrist recommended

Vitimin E and Fish oil.

[Marcus IM]

28. How high are your cholesterol LDL levels?

Some discussion on high LDL levels and floaters.

[bullimiami]

29. I'm 65 and I've had them for a while. First right then both.

If they are just mildly annoying you will just forget they are there after some months.

[Basso8vb]

30. Vitrectomy

Unfortunately a vitrectomy is the only real solution. I've had both eyes done earlier this year and going back for one more touch up on my left at the end of August.

I can't even begin to tell you how much better my vision is. My floaters were awful for 12 long years.

Totally worth it though.

[BOSSHOG]

32. Was this an elective procedure?

Thank You for the info.

[Basso8vb]

36. Yes

I had floaters most of my life but they suddenly got worse about 12 years ago.

Also had cataract surgery in 2021 as a lead up to this. What a long journey this has been for me.

I really hope you can find a solution that works for you!

[viva la]

34. Vitamin A too.

When this happened suddenly to me, it was optical neuritus, which is serious. I sure your Dr checked for that.

[Easterncedar]

39. Just had an emergency eye exam

I suddenly developed a swirling gray and black scrim in my formerly better eye and was concerned abour having retinal damage. Dr says I “de-velcroed” my eyeball, as I had previously done to the other one, generating lots of debris, that is, floaters. She wants to check the retina again in a month, but otherwise there is nothing to be done. She says that laser treatment just turns a big floater into dozens of little ones, and that the victrectomy is rarely attempted as it can damage the eye badly.

So it’s another dam thing to live with.

[BOSSHOG]

40. Thank you for that very valuable information

My eye doctor is leaning to the laser stuff ever so slowly. I almost have myself talked out of it. My wife says he’ll no. Thank You again.

[Easterncedar]

41. Good luck

It’s not a pleasant situation.