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What is an alternative medicine for eye floaters?

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Unknown: None exist to my knowledge. They are a natural aging change and sometimes can be an emergency. I would see an ophthalmologist first to make sure it is not an emergency. Some doctors can do a laser to blast away the floaters.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Floaters: A posterior vitreous detachment causes floaters. This is a situation where the vitreous(jelly) of the eye detaches (not a retinal detachment), it then "crumples" up leaving dots, spots, strands of blurry vitreous; i.e. The "floater". You should have an exam to ensure the incident did not tear the retina, which could lead to a retinal detachment. Wait one year then consider surgery. No pills!

Answered 12/21/2013

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Can rubbing the eyes or bumping into things make floaters worse?

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