EYE FLOATERS AND CURE

Many of us might not be so familiar with the term “eye floaters”; much more if there is really a cure or treatment for it. It will be most helpful, in fact, to consult with an eye specialist if you have eye floaters. The information provided here (and in other sources) are general and the actual condition and gravity of eye floaters may still depend on the patient’s particular case.

What are eye floaters? Eye floaters are caused when the gel-like substance of our eyes (called the vitreous) changes because of age and other medical conditions. As the vitreous changes over age, it tends to shrink. As it shrinks, it becomes stringy and tends to clump together, thus forming shadows. These shadows that we see drifting about are the eye floaters.

What are its symptoms? Seeing shadows of specks floating in your field of sight is the general way to determine if you have eye floaters. You can easily see them when you stare at a blank wall or white paper. When you move your eyeballs, these floaters also move about. When you focus on one area, they tend to settle down. Some people with eye floaters experience flashes of light for a few minutes and some even slight migraines.

What is the cure or treatment for eye floaters? There is no specific cure or treatment for eye floaters. Many people just tend to live with them since they are more annoying than risky. However, if you experience a sudden increase of floaters at a short time or lose your peripheral vision, go see a doctor immediately because of other complications.

One option to try for treating or reducing eye floaters is vitrectomy. Vitrectomy is a surgical process where the vitreous of the eyes are sucked out and replaced with saline solution. Although vitrectomy is one option, it does not guarantee the removal of all floaters. For some eye specialists, they believe that laser technology may also serve as an alternative to vitrectomy.

The actual procedure best for a person with eye floaters must come from an eye specialist. Body and medical conditions of each person is different, thus the diagnosis and prognosis should depend on each particular case. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nutrition, as well as taking anti-oxidants are also good ways of maintaining healthy eyes.