Can i prevent floaters

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Notice of Privacy Practices. Patient Rights. Terms and Conditions. VSP Direct. VSP Global. Eyes of Hope. Ensure that you consume the recommended intake of water which is at least eight glasses every day. Apart from keeping the vitreous humour in shape, water also vital to detoxify the body and flush out toxins which can bring this condition. Research has indicated that stress and anxiety can trigger the formation of floaters in the eyes. Some stress management techniques include: practicing yoga, meditating, exercising, and spending time in nature.

These foods are known to cause inflammation, which may lead to the development of this eye condition. Introduce healthy foods in your diet such as leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and fatty fish. These have essential nutrients to improve eye health and reduce floaters. Improving your lifestyle can significantly reduce eye floaters.

Last summer, David, 24, was cycling through his hometown when what looked like a giant, magnified tapeworm appeared in his central vision, against the blue sky. It was accompanied by strange shadows, which looked to him like fast-moving mosquitoes, dark smudges and lines. Despite their appearance, these were not parasites.

David had developed severe vitreous opacities, otherwise known as eye floaters. Eye floaters are often a normal part of ageing and are usually a nuisance rather than a chronic condition. But, emphasises Patton: "In a small minority of patients, for reasons we don't fully understand, these floaters cause severe symptoms and can significantly affect patients' quality of life. When after two weeks the floaters worsened, he saw his optometrist, who told him he would just have to learn to live with them.

I work a lot in front of the computer and it's a nightmare since they are even more apparent [against bright screens]. I'm seriously considering changing career because of the floaters. But if your floaters are new or have changed suddenly, it's important to see an optometrist or ophthalmologist to rule out rare but sight-threatening issues, including retinal detachment and retinal tears.

Optometrists often say you will get used to eye floaters, which in many cases is true. Though initially alarming, when patients realise they are not sight-threatening, many are able to eventually forget their existence. Studies have shown that psychological distress is more common among those with eye floaters. Patients often become anxious as a consequence of the condition - and that anxiety increases the perception of floaters.

Stress is also thought to increase the occurrence of eye problems. It can, therefore, be worth exploring ways of reducing your overall anxiety and stress levels through mindfulness and self-care. Speak with your GP to discuss your options.

By treating anxiety, floaters will not disappear. But it may help you see past them.