How to Alleviate Eye Floaters Symptoms with Natural Remedies

Eye floaters are believed by ophthalmologists to be tiny structures that develop over time from protein and other debris. They are trapped in the jelly-like fluid that surrounds the eye. Floaters increase as we age, and appear like tiny flecks or gray spots. They are most noticeable when one looks at a pure white surface. They are harmless and most people get used to them. They travel with the movement of the eye and tend to disappear as the eye stops moving. Floaters do not go away, but can be prevented.

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  Eye floaters are believed by ophthalmologists to be tiny structures that develop over time from protein and other debris. They are trapped in the jelly-like fluid that surrounds the eye. Floaters increase as we age, and appear like tiny flecks or gray spots. They are most noticeable when one looks at a pure white surface. They are harmless and most people get used to them. They travel with the movement of the eye and tend to disappear as the eye stops moving. Floaters do not go away, but can be prevented.

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  Eat foods high in antioxidants. Floaters have been associated with the buildup of toxins that impair liver function. Those who accept this theory advocate a diet high in antioxidants, such as vegetables, Russet potatoes, beans and berries, to prevent floaters. For a beverage, one should drink green tea.

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  Drink lots of water. Because floaters appear as we age, many agree with the explanation that floaters are caused by the buildup of toxins. However, they believe that the solution is drinking large amounts of water to eliminate toxins. It is also advised to avoid sodium.

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  Take MSM Drops. Methylsulfonylmethane(MSM) is naturally produced by the adrenal glands and enables nutrients to penetrate eye tissue. MSM is also found in fruits and vegetables and has been synthesized as eye drops. These are available at health food stores.

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  Relax. Learning to relax the muscles also helps people to adapt to eye floaters. Tension is believed to increase floater activity. Techniques such as yoga and trigger point therapy (which is a type of massage) are good ways to relax the eye and temporarily block out floaters.