Vision Floaters
Floaters in the EyeFloaters in the eye can be a natural occurrence as people get older and are the result of age related changes in the vitreous humour. These specks move when you move your eyes and dart about in the vitreous gel, but eventually settle to the bottom of the vitreous cavity out of your field of vision.What are Eye Floaters ?Eye floaters are small bits of microscopic fibers or debris floating in the vitreous gel or vitreous humor. The vitreous humor is a clear gel-like substance that is composed mostly of water and gives the eye its shape and form. These bits of debris or protein casts a shadow onto the surface of the retina, and these shadows are then perceived by the patient as vision floaters. They become more noticeable when looking at a white piece of paper or a bright blue sky.
Floaters become more frequent as a person ages.
Causes of Eye FloatersAs we age,the vitreous shrinks and it becomes more liquid. As it shrinks, these fibers that are attached to the retina pull away from the retinal surface and separate from the retina. This can cause vitreous floaters.
The aqueous humor, the fluid in the front part of the eye, is continuously replenished. However, the gel in the vitreous body is not. Therefore, if debris from these tiny breaks in the retina get into the vitreous humor, these floaters will remain there. This debris or tiny specks of tissue are called vitreous floaters. They may look like dots, dust, cob webs or strings in your vision. You are actually seeing the shadow of this debris as light is cast onto your retina. They can be annoying and interfere with your reading. However, most ophthalmologists consider them harmless and a normal sign of aging. Over 50% of people over the age of 70 experience floaters. Usually floaters are harmless but sometimes they are a warning sign of a more serious eye problem such as a retinal tear or detachment, especially if they happen with light flashes. If you notice a sudden change in the type or number of spots or flashes, see your eye doctor.
Floaters and NutritionAccording to Dr. Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac., optometrist and licensed acupuncturist, "Bilberry improves circulation in the blood vessels of the eye, helps maintain the integrity of capillaries, stabilizes collagen, and stimulates the production of rhodopsin essential for night vision."He also states that it is a myth that nothing can be done about floaters, but rather there may be treatment and prevention of floaters through proper diet, lifestyle and supplements. If you'd like to know more click here: Vision Health Treatment Options & Nutrient Recommendations
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