You might see little structures resembling cobwebs drifting in the air on a sunny day. These floaters are also known by the Latin term muscle volitantes, which means ‘flying fly’. Unsurprisingly, people are trying to eliminate Muscae Volitantes, which can be annoying. An article published in the Mirror entitled ” How to Get Rid of Eye Floaters Naturally” claims that there is a cure. Sarah Brewer says Clearer by Theia Bio is “a natural, but effective, solution for annoying floaters”. The headline promises something Dr. Brewer doesn’t mention getting rid of floating. The Theia Bio site is more specific. The website says that Clearer is a combination of micronutrients with anti-oxidants and has been proven scientifically to reduce the size of eye floaters and discomfort for 70 percent of subjects after six months. Let’s first examine what floaters are and how they happen. Age is the main cause of floaters. The vitreous, a gel-like, clear substance in the eye, starts to shrink and thicken with age. The vitreous is mainly composed of water, collagens, and an acid known as hyaluronan. As the vitreous ages, little collagen clumps begin to appear. These clumps create shadows on the retina, which are called floaters. As we age, the vitreous pulls away from the retina, called anterior vitreous separation. This causes more floaters. Can vitamins affect the collagen strands and improve them in vitreous? Researchers in Taiwan found that high doses of mixed fruit enzyme supplements can reduce the amount of floating. However, how this was measured is unknown, and it would be difficult to evaluate their study without further information. Theia Bio is the company with which Dr. Brewer spoke in partnership with Theia Bio, which shares a hyperlink to a study as proof of the scientific fact that Clearer supplements can reduce eye floater sizes and discomfort. The vitreous moves make it difficult to measure floaters accurately. The vitreous (floating objects) in the vitreous move every time your eye moves. And the floaters, which are the shadows cast by the vitreous, also move. This study was based on just 26 people who took the formulation. The opacity sizes were reported in a 2D measure (cm2). In the study, the reduction in opacity was based only on 26 participants who completed the formula. The opacity measurements were measured in 2D (cm2). This small test does not convince me that this dietary product could reduce the floater size.
Are there any other options?
You can get rid of floating objects in a few different ways. Most commonly, a surgical procedure known as Vitrectomy removes the vitreous. This surgery can cause more damage to the person’s eyesight than floaters. Using a YAG (or a YAG-laser) to remove floaters is an option. However, not all doctors agree this method is safe. Several private companies offer this treatment despite reports that it can cause damage and even glaucoma. Other “solutions” suggested online include intermittent fasting, temple massage, acupressure, and eye exercises, but no evidence exists to support these exercises. Some evidence suggests that certain lifestyle factors may accelerate or slow down the aging process in the eyes, which could affect when you notice your first floaters or their size or severity. You may benefit from eating many carotenoid-rich vegetables (spinach and broccoli) and fatty fish rich in omega-3. Recent evidence suggests that exposure to Blue Light on mobile devices, tablets, and LCDs may also speed up age-related changes. While slowing down the aging process in the eyes would be great, there is no proof it will prevent people from developing floaters. What should you do when you are bothered by floaters in your vision? The best way to deal with floaters is simply to ignore them. The brain becomes accustomed to them and notices less of them over time. If you have had an eye infection (swelling) or are short-sighted, you may be more likely to develop floaters. You may also have more floaters when you have diabetes. This is why it’s important to control your glucose levels and diabetes. Sometimes, floaters are a sign of serious conditions. You may need urgent retinal surgery if you notice many new floaters, flashes, or shadows.
The verdict
Supplements can “address” collagen clumps within the vitreous. This is not supported by any evidence at the moment. Supplements and lifestyle changes can slow down the eye’s aging process. This could delay the appearance of these age-related floaters. Possibly. Dr. Brewer offers excellent advice on healthy eating, sleep, and hydration. These are all good ways to keep your health. Although it is unlikely to impact floaters in your eye immediately, it does provide great general health advice and may delay the aging process. Kawa Wong is the founder of Theia Bio. He told The Conversation his company does not “promise a cure for the eye floaters, but rather offers nutritional support based on the available scientific evidence.”
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