By Greg Garner

Medically termed as Myodesopsia, eye floaters are transparent deposits of various shapes and sizes in the vitreous humour. These specs float in front of the eye against a light background and may appear like insects. The problem is quite common and about 70% of people get affected with this syndrome in their lifetime. Surprisingly children as young as 9 years are diagnosed with having floaters.

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Causes of Eye Floaters:Liquefactions in the vitreous jelly is the primary cause of eye floaters. Floaters are a very common problem among those who have crossed 50. As you age the collagen fibres embedded in the vitreous humour thickens causing these fragments to appear. Retinal detachment, presence of red blood cells and inflammation in the jelly caused by white blood cells are also some of the reasons for eye floaters. Posterior vitreous detachment and shrinkage of the vitreous jelly are prime causes for this irritating disorder.Uveitis, chronic yeast infections, hyalois artery regression, toxoplasmosis, sarcoidosis, allergiesinjuries and infection are some common reasons for this disorder.

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Diagnosis of Eye Floaters:Ophthalmologists use slit lamps to diagnose eye floaters. Eye experts also dilate the pupils with eye drops and then scan the eye carefully with an ophthalmoscope. However further tests might be necessary if any other complications are detected.

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Treatment with Medicines: Minor cases of eye floaters can be cured easily with anti-inflammatory medicines, antibiotic drops and herbal extracts. However for severe conditions surgery and laser treatments become necessary.

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Surgical Procedures: Eye floaters can be annihilated by Virectomy. The procedure involves making three channels in the sclera. Through the first channel a saline is resupplied to the eye via a port, while the second channel is used to infuse a fiber optic source and the third channel is used to introduce a virector.

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Laser Treatment: This is very effective treatment meted out to patients. Brief outbursts of laser liquidate the deposits. However some doctors advice against the treatment as damage to the eye is likely if proper procedural guidelines are not adhered to.

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Diet for Floaters : Doctors advice patients to take magnesium-rich food to cure eye floaters. Caffeine intake must be restricted and fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C must be taken amply. These are lemon, broccoli and Kiwi. Chinese wolfberry is also an ancient herb which can give great results. Drinking plenty of water and fruit juices can arrest the disorder.

Eye floaters are undoubtedly annoying but most will vanish with time. Interestingly stubborn floaters which refuse to get cured can trigger a gamut of psychological disorders like depression, stress etc. The good news however is that most eye floater are not harmful. If so, then the best treatment according to some doctors is to ignore them completely and learn to live with them. Often also undiagnosed liver conditions to diabetes are responsible for the problem. If such is the case then curing these disorders can relieve you from floaters. For more information, head to other online articles about these issues.

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