Eye Floaters FAQ

Are eye floaters serious?

In the majority of cases, floaters are not something to worry about. However, if you see sudden flashes of light or experience a sudden increase in floaters; they may be signs of a more serious condition. Get help immediately if that ever happens.

Can I cure my eyes naturally?

To actually cure your eyes from floaters totally and naturally can be quite a challenge. However, there are many ways you can improve your vision and have healthy eyes once more. While it is not guaranteed that you will be able to stare at the sky and not see a single floater, you will improve tremendously by following the AboutFloaters.com Cure.

Who gets floaters?

Everyone can have floaters: kids, babies, women, etc.

Should I have my eyes checked out even if I don't experience flashes of light or anything else?

The answer is yes. While it is very unlikely that you may have an eye problem directly related to floaters, you should have your eyes checked at least yearly (I recommend every six months).

Can computers cause floaters?

Some people actually believe that the more they use the computer, the more floaters they will see. We don't know all the causes of floaters, but we do know that computers; like reading or watching TV, won't increase the number of floaters you see in any way. Computers are likely to cause you eye-strain and when your eyes are strained, you are much more likely to notice floaters. Computer also causes after-image which people tend to associate with floaters. There is no real association and you shouldn't be worry. However, you should take care of your eyes when using the computer or watching TV. Some recommendations:

-Get a big monitor and increase its brightness. If you are struggling to see text, then your eyes will take their toll. Get glasses if you can't read.
-Your eyes should be slightly above the monitor and you should be looking down to see it.
-Having additional light really helps. Try having two lamps, one to the right and one to the left. If possible sit near a window so you can take breaks and look to a far-away object frequently.
-Have breaks.

That should help you not be eye-strained and furthermore help you ignore your floaters. Make sure to read the Eye Floater Cure for a greater insight on how to ignore them.

Does chocolate cause floaters? What about some kind of food?

While food cannot cause floaters directly, having a bad nutrition will make your eyes weaker. Have a good nutrition always and you shall see the benefits.

Do you recommend having a LASIK? How about a virectomy?

At AboutFloaters.com we do not recommend any sort of surgery unless totally required. If your eyes are healthy and floaters only bothersome, we recommend that you read the Floaters Cure page.

What are flashes of light?

They are greenish images that can be seen even when the eyes are closed. They mean that a floater may be pulling on the retina or that there is something harming it. While the retina cannot cause direct pain, the brain transmits the flashes to warn that something is wrong. Some people see flashes right after doing exercise and this is not dangerous. Flashes of light are mostly dangerous when they appear suddenly without any sort of "provocation" such as sudden moves, etc. If you are sitting, watching TV, etc. and see a flasher "suddenly" then you should contact a doctor immediatly. Even if you see it after doing exercise, you should also contact a doctor. Flashes can mean something much more serious. Read more about Flashers of Light.

What do floaters look like?

Floaters vary in size and shape enormously. I knew a woman who swore that her biggest floater looked like the Titanic. Smaller floaters are also very common and they can look like practically anything. Most people agree that they look like "dragons" or "flies" the most, though this is purely coincidental.

What causes floaters?

There's many MANY causes of floaters. The first and most frequent is a person's age. The older a person, the weaker his/her vitreous which in turn causes floaters. Many patients have reported that after hitting their head they suddenly see floaters. Others report that consuming medications (such as viagra, Roaccuttane) can cause floaters. We do not know all the causes, but the best way to prevent any further floaters is by living a healthy life. Lastly, child abuse is also known to cause floaters and other eye problems. Read the Eye Floater Causes article.

Can a punch to the eyes cause floaters?

Sadly, yes. It is very sad to see kids frequently punching each other's eyes. There's known cases of box fighters suddenly seeing floaters in one eye after a fight.

Are my kids going to have floaters too?

While it is believed that floaters are inherited, there is no way to know for sure. To be safe, if you have floaters, make sure that your kids have a good nutrition.

Can a Floater Stay There Forever?

As the vitreous stays stagnant through most of a person's life, it's very common for a patient to see floaters that have been there for thirty or more years.

Comments Jack G - 2010-05-24 The first time I saw eye flashes I was a little scared. I since then went to the ophthalmologist and he said it was normal as I was doing exercise at the time. Nadia - 2010-05-24 Hello, I have been looking for an eye floaters cure forever. Are you telling me that surgery is not a viable option? Why? I also have another question - If I sleep face down, is there a chance to harm my eyes? Linnie - 2010-06-03 It seems whenever I'm out in the sun and come inside, the floaters get worse. They look like bugs and sometimes I even swat the air thinking it's a bug.... :/ Jake G - 2010-07-26 hi this is a big question 1 year ago i was playing a video game i got tired then i went to bed and when i look in to my kitchen it look like some had flashed a flare near my eyes what does that mean

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