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A 53-year-old member asked:
Is there a natural way to get rid of floaters?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Rosenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
No: Floaters are caused by shadows of inconsistencies in the vitreous gel. They may appear early in eyes which are nearsighted but should be evaluated if they are of new onset. They may represent blood in cases of diabetes or following trauma or after the vitreous separates. Adjusting lighting using directional lamps as opposed to fluorescent lamps may help reduce their annoyance.
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Dr. Richard Rosenanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
No: Sunglasses can help to relieve their presence on sunny days or at the beach.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
I was bombarded with "floaters". What can I do to get rid of them?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Scartozzianswered
Ophthalmology - Retinal Surgery 21 years experience
See below: You must see an eye doctor right away if you have new or worse floaters as this could indicate a serious problem like a retinal tear or detachment. You really can't get rid of them, though sometimes they can improve over time depending on the cause.
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