“How to Reduce Eye Floaters: Tips and Advice for Better Vision”

These shapes often appear when we look at a computer or phone screen or drive a car in sunny weather.

An annoying problem with our vision can take many forms, from small black dots or squiggly lines to what looks like rings or cobwebs.

Eye floaters rarely indicate anything serious, and are caused by a contraction and then lumping of the collagen in the vitreous of the eye.

How can we solve the problem?

Ophthalmologist Sarah Brewer said that almost everyone will develop floaters as they age, and they are particularly likely to appear in people who are very nearsighted, have diabetes, or have had cataract surgery.

Make sure you drink enough water

• Consuming enough water is important for the health of your eyes as the vitreous humor – the jelly-like substance inside your eyes – is made up of 98 percent water.
• Drink 2 to 3 liters of fluids daily.

Eat a balanced diet

• There are some essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, lutein, and omega-3 fatty acids, that can help prevent vision problems and lower your risk of macular degeneration.
• For example, vitamin C, found naturally in berries, citrus fruits, and bell peppers, is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and counteracts oxidative stress, two major causes of floaters.

Take some supplements

Although diet should always come first, it is difficult to get all the micronutrients you need through food alone, so taking supplements may be a suitable solution.

Take care of the comfort of the eyes

Ensuring enough sleep and reducing the number of hours of exposure to mobile devices greatly contributes to reducing the appearance of eye floaters.

Seek medical advice immediately if the number of floaters increases significantly, as this could be a sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment.