Floaters in the Eye

[Guest guest]

I have always had floaters and yes, you learn to live with them.

Sometimes, though when I put my attention on them, especially while

driving, they can get to me for awhile.

 

 

 

" Floaters " in the Eye

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Posted by: " shygabriel " faustina0317

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shygabriel <http://profiles./shygabriel>

 

 

Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:51 am (PST)

 

 

 

A small, round " floater " suddenly arrived in my eye, followed by several

thread-like shapes. They came out-of-the-blue, with no warning. The

ophthalmologist said, after checking to make sure there was no retinal

detachment, that they were " age-related " and tended to occur in very

near-sighted individuals (which I am.)

 

The MD said that they did not tend to disappear spontaneously, but that

a person " learns to live with them " and " doesn't notice them anymore " .

But I am wondering if there is something else I can do to get rid of

these things, and to make sure that no more appear.

 

I have been taking a vision supplement for several years, containing

bilberry, lutein, and other nutrients for eye health. I am 57 years old

and thought my eyes were in pretty good shape, as I have no sign of

glaucoma, and only started using reading glasses (occasionally) this year.

 

If anyone has any information about alternative methods to getting rid

of " floaters " in the eye, I would appreciate it -

 

Janet

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

For floaters: choline 1000 mgs, inositol 500 mgs, methionine 200 mgs daily

decrease sugar, increase veggies

 

 

In a message dated 2/24/2010 8:51:46 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,

faustina0317 writes:

 

A small, round " floater " suddenly arrived in my eye, followed by several

thread-like shapes. They came out-of-the-blue, with no warning. The

ophthalmologist said, after checking to make sure there was no retinal

detachment,

that they were " age-related " and tended to occur in very near-sighted

individuals (which I am.)

 

The MD said that they did not tend to disappear spontaneously, but that a

person " learns to live with them " and " doesn't notice them anymore " . But I

am wondering if there is something else I can do to get rid of these

things, and to make sure that no more appear.

 

I have been taking a vision supplement for several years, containing

bilberry, lutein, and other nutrients for eye health. I am 57 years old and

thought my eyes were in pretty good shape, as I have no sign of glaucoma, and

only started using reading glasses (occasionally) this year.

 

If anyone has any information about alternative methods to getting rid of

" floaters " in the eye, I would appreciate it -

 

Janet

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your suggestions and responses - I will try the nutritional and

supplement advice -

 

Janet

 

 

[Guest guest]

In Ayuurveda, most eye problems are caused by a pitta (fire) imbalance. Eat

cooling foods. These include sweet, astringent and bitter foods and herbs.

Also exclude sour (fermented) (especially tomatoes), salty and pungent foods.

Wash the eyes with cold water a few times a day. Do eye exercises like Tibetan

Eye chart and yoga eye exercises.

 

Sorry to the othe poster but tomatoes are very acidic and thus

" hot " . They may have some compounds beneficial for the eyes. If you want

those nutrients, get them in pill form. I don't think it is a coincidence that

one of the most beneficial foods for the eyes are blueberries, which are very

cooling.

 

GB

 

, Reg <regmon387 wrote:

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> Janet. Supplements can help but optimum eye health, as with every other part

of the human oganism depends mainly on correct nutrition with live foods. Be

sure to eat plenty of uncooked (not canned)fresh spinach,carrots and tomatoes in

particular.

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> --- On Wed, 10/2/10, shygabriel <faustina0317 wrote:

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> shygabriel <faustina0317

> << >> " Floaters " in the Eye

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> Wednesday, 10 February, 2010, 7:50

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> A small, round " floater " suddenly arrived in my eye, followed by several

thread-like shapes. They came out-of-the-blue, with no warning. The

ophthalmologist said, after checking to make sure there was no retinal

detachment, that they were " age-related " and tended to occur in very

near-sighted individuals (which I am.)

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> The MD said that they did not tend to disappear spontaneously, but that a

person " learns to live with them " and " doesn't notice them anymore " . But I am

wondering if there is something else I can do to get rid of these things, and to

make sure that no more appear.

>

> I have been taking a vision supplement for several years, containing bilberry,

lutein, and other nutrients for eye health. I am 57 years old and thought my

eyes were in pretty good shape, as I have no sign of glaucoma, and only started

using reading glasses (occasionally) this year.

>

> If anyone has any information about alternative methods to getting rid of

" floaters " in the eye, I would appreciate it -

>

> Janet

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[Guest guest]

GB,

 

Thank you for your advice about " floaters " in the eye. I tend to get lycopene

from supplements rather than tomatoes.

 

It's interesting that lately I have been leaning towards eating blueberries -

in supplement form when they're not available, and fresh when they are.

 

Janet

 

 

 

 

, " greatyoga " <greatyoga

wrote:

 

In Ayuurveda, most eye problems are caused by a pitta (fire) imbalance. Eat

cooling foods. These include sweet, astringent and bitter foods and herbs.

Also exclude sour (fermented) (especially tomatoes), salty and pungent foods.

Wash the eyes with cold water a few times a day. Do eye exercises like Tibetan

Eye chart and yoga eye exercises.

 

Sorry to the othe poster but tomatoes are very acidic and thus " hot " . They

may have some compounds beneficial for the eyes. If you want those nutrients,

get them in pill form. I don't think it is a coincidence that one of the most

beneficial foods for the eyes are blueberries, which are very cooling.

 

GB