information on treatment options, nutrition & lifestyle recommendations for floaters"Eye floaters" are those small dark shapes that appear before your eyes. They are clumps of protein that may look like dots, squiggles, strands or any of a hundred other shapes. Though annoying, floaters are harmless, and there are ways to prevent them through proper diet. It is possible to treat and prevent eye floaters with a combination of dietary improvements and supplements. Certain nutrients such as those found in the classic Chinese formula "Rambling Powder" (see Revision Formula and Revision Formula Reviews) as well as milk thistle extract may also help alleviate floaters.
Warning: If you suddenly become aware of new spots in your vision, see your eye doctor right away to rule out serious problems. Symptoms
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![]() Revision Formula I've been using your ReVision formula for about 3 weeks and my floaters have diminished about 50% (I'm also using the MSM eye drops by the way). Thank you. -- D.S. Ossining, NY (11/25/2009) more reviews about eye floater products... ![]()
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Nutritional Supplements for Eye FloatersThese are the most important supplements and recommendations. Shopping Tips
Essential: ReVision Formula - ReVision Formula 2 oz. Essential: Advanced Eye & Vision Support Formula (AEV) - Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision (whole food) Support Formula - 60 vcaps per bottle Very Important: Floater Homeopathic Pellets - Floater Homeopathic Pellets Very Important: Hyaluronic Acid 70 mg 60 vcapsules (HYAL2) - Hyaluronic Acid 70 mg 60 vcapsules (HYAL2) Important: Milk Thistle Seed 2 oz (MILK7) - Milk Thistle Seed 2 oz (MILK7) Helpful: MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml) - contains natural occurring sulfur found in eggs and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower - has natural anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. Helpful: Carlsons Finest Omega-3 Fish Oil (200 ml) (FINES) - Omega-3 200ml per bottle - Natural Lemon Flavor (FINES) Causes of Eye Floaters
Over 50% of people over 70 years of age report seeing floaters. Most floaters are age-related, due to degenerative changes of the vitreous humour or retina that results in the release of connective tissue (protein) into the vitreous humour. Some parts of the vitreous may also form clumps or strands inside the eye. Other spots can be caused by little bits of protein trapped within the eye during while in utero. Trauma to the eye or breakdown of the vitreous humour may also cause spots and floaters. Many floaters remain in the eye for long periods of time before they gradually disappear. Floaters are commonly found in those who are nearsighted. People with food allergies and/or candidiasis (chronic yeast infections) are also likely to notice eye floaters. From the perspective of Chinese Medicine, floaters are an indication of congestion in the liver, kidney, and colon. The herbs and nutrients we recommend below are chosen for their abilities to eliminate congestion in these organs and thus keep the vitreous of the eye clear from these annoying specks. The supplements also help strengthen the retinal tissue and integrity of the blood vessels. Finally, we believe chronic stress in one's life may play a role in the generation of floaters, so developing a daily routine of relaxation and meditation is very important. IMPORTANT NOTE: A sudden increase of floaters can be an indication of a vitreous or retinal detachment. People who are very nearsighted and/or diabetic are particularly prone to floaters and retinal tears. After the age of 70 the prevalence of a vitreous detachment jumps from 10% of the population to 63%. If you suddenly see new floaters, make an appointment with your eye doctor immediately. See "Drugs That Harm the Eyes" for a discussion of medications that could be potentially detrimental to your vision. Conventional TreatmentThere is no specific treatment for floaters. In very severe cases, the doctor may consider doing a vitrectomy, in which the vitreous fluid is removed and replaced with an artificial gel. There are a few eye doctors that are performing laser surgery for floaters, but one of the major criteria for one's eligibility is the location of the floaters in the vitreous fluid. Apparently, most people that may be eligible for laser surgery have had a post vitreous detachment (PVD), which sometimes pushes the floaters toward the middle of the eyes and away from the retina and lens. This procedure has not yet been accepted by most of the medical community, probably due to the associated risks. Self Help for Eye FloatersMaintain a healthy diet:
LifestyleTry to manage your stress. Take up Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, walks in nature, or prayer on a daily basis. Finally, you'll find the experience of a woman who recovered from floaters and vitreous detachment to be quite interesting. | ||||





Most floaters are the result of bits of cells that remain in the gel-like vitreous humor after birth and become more obvious when the vitreous becomes more liquified later in life.