Allopaths just blow you off and say live with it. Not sexy enough research I guess, but whoever invents the magic pill for this annoying disorder will be richer than Gates.
2007-03-27 08:32:22 · 7 answers · asked by reve 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Thanks everyone for the responses.
At least 2 doctors, Scott Geller in Florida and John Karickhoff in Virginia will laser your large floaters. They both have websites. I am also hearing that Hyaluronic Acid (already found in the vitreous) can be taken in pill supplement form and "may" work to dissolve some. I've long thought they 'can be' related to migraine, but I think too much computer triggers them also - jmo.
2007-03-28 00:45:18 · update #1
This is one of those good news, bad news scenarios. The good news about floaters is that they probably don't mean you have a serious eye condition. It can be a relief to know that there's nothing wrong. The bad news about floaters is that no one knows of any treatment for them. They may slowly go away, you may become accustomed to seeing them, they may grow worse as you age, or they may not change.
2007-03-27 10:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by Eden* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought floaters were essentially ocular migraines. My BF gets them. He uses Feverfew (an herb) in tea form. Can be found in most vitamin and health stores. He has a cup of it every day. Since using fever few he's only had at most 1 ocular migraine a year, vs having at least one a week.
2007-03-28 05:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by lma0814 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with ya on that one. My doctor just told me to lie down in a dark room until it goes away. Worst is when it hits while I'm driving. Sometimes it occludes my vision to the point that I have to pull over and wait for it to go away.
I haven't done any research into it, but wonder if they might be tied to my migraines somehow. They seem to be brought on by very bright light.
Wish I had a better answer for you, but I'll star your question so I can watch for any good answers too...
2007-03-27 08:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my optha. whom I trust completely, floaters (of which I have experienced all of my life), are with you from birth. They are microscopic particles of debris which have either been incorporated into the fetus during pregnancy or during birthing. He thinks for that reason there is no solution to removing them.They apparently circulate,sort of like dust, and come and go w/out any predictable frequency.I havn't done any research at all...his advice to me was to ignore them, don't dwell on them,and they will seem to become non-existant..Have followed that advice for a long time,with great success.....UNTIL NOW....
2007-03-27 16:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by GITWITIT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is not really answering your question but...I know that your blood sugar levels can cause floaters wether too high or low. I have Hypoglycemia and I get them quite a bit. It is quite annoying!
2007-03-27 09:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-13 14:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Eden*
2007-04-01 12:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by xxxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋