People around the world are interested in their overall health but the eyes tend to get more attention than most other body parts. We will go to an eye doctor several times per year and shell out lots of money for prescription eyeglasses.
As we get older, we may begin to notice other issues with our eyes, including the possibility of floaters. This issue has caused a lot of confusion among those who experience it, so it’s good to look deeply into what causes them and what can be done to help with the issue.
There are always going to be some specific, albeit general recommendations for taking care of your health. Getting enough sleep, eating a proper diet, getting regular exercise, and maybe even taking some supplements could put you on the right path.
It’s also good to speak to an expert on occasion, and one recently came on Reddit, saying: “I am an eye doctor AMA [ask me anything].”
That thread really opened things up for people to begin debating all sorts of eye problems, including astigmatism.
It’s also good to speak to an expert on occasion, and one recently came on Reddit, saying: “I am an eye doctor AMA [ask me anything].”
That thread really opened things up for people to begin debating all sorts of eye problems, including astigmatism.
Things went in the direction of floaters, however, when somebody wrote: “What causes eye floaties (those dark floating specs in your vision) I was told not to be concerned, but not what causes them
“They are annoying. But should I be concerned?”
“The doctor responded: “Eye floaters are common, they are basically wads of connective tissue floating around the vitreous (jelly part of the eye that gives it the structure and shape).
“If they are longstanding it is fine. If you wake up one morning with new ones and start seeing flashing lights you should see an eye doc ASAP!”
Web MD seems to concur, pointing to the source of eye floaters as being small pieces of collagen drifting through your field of vision.
When you look at something bright, they may appear more prominent.
It is also more common for senior citizens to get eye floaters and flashes, so many people have questions about it. Some see them as gray or darker dots and others see them as cobwebs or wavy lines.
According to the NHS, eye floaters are typically caused due to a process known asposterior vitreous detachment (PVD). It is a relatively harmless issue when the gel in the eyes changes.
According to a web MD specialist: “As you age, the protein fibres that make up the vitreous shrink into little shreds that clump together. The shadows they cast on your retina are floaters.”
On the other hand, seeing flashes could be more of a serious situation. It may be due to the vitreous pulling from the retina.
Individuals who have had cataract surgery or are nearsighted are more likely to see eye floaters and flashes.
If you are somebody who has been dealing with floaters or flashes for a long time and they aren’t affecting your quality of life, most practitioners will consider them safe and of little harm.
On the other hand, individuals who have this issue for the first time or if their vision is blurry and the number of floaters has increased considerably should go to a medical professional for diagnosis.
If you have eye floaters and they are annoying you, sometimes you can remove them by shifting around the fluid in the eyes.
Continuously look up and down to accomplish this (not side to side).
Some vitamins may also help to improve your eye health, including Vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. If you smoke, you may consider quitting smoking because that can benefit your vision as well.
