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Warpy

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24. Here is the whole scoop on them with very little Medicalese

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Mon Jul 29, 2024, 03:15 PM

Jul 2024

https://www.visioncenter.org/conditions/eye-floaters/

The article discusses treatments if they're really interfering with your vision.

If they are, it's time to see an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) who can diagnose what's causing them as well as what the best treatment might be.

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FLOATERS [View all] BOSSHOG Jul 2024 OP

I surely would love a cure, too Easterncedar Jul 2024 #1

Large print books help BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #2

One reason: Hi Carbs! Cut down bar code carbs! Eat natural carbs and more keto-like meals. n/t MartyTheGreek Jul 2024 #3

Thank You Very Much BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #5

You're welcome. It worked for me and some fasting helped me ditch my readers! And, that's common among Fasters n/t MartyTheGreek Jul 2024 #8

Supposedly supplements with Lutein, Zeaxanthin & AREDS2 Formulas may help dflprincess Jul 2024 #4

I've been taking that supplement for about six months BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #9

And those reasons are ... ? I know there are reports of it helping memory. nt eppur_se_muova Jul 2024 #14

Makes your eyes less susceptible to brightness as a distraction BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #16

I never remember to check viva la Jul 2024 #35

I take the AREDS2 with low zinc. I use 'Focus Select', you can get it on Amazon Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #17

Try One A Day multiple vitamins - Adult Triple Immune Support.... high in copper and chromium. magicarpet Jul 2024 #6

* Options may include surgery to remove the vitreous or a laser to disrupt the floaters, elleng Jul 2024 #7

I'm a little leery of that procedure BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #12

Has your eye doctor done a laser yag on you? Easy procedure and helps get rid of floaters FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #10

He's done all kinds of procedures and tests BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #11

"yag"? Also, how bad do floaters need to be before this is the recommended procedure? Beartracks Jul 2024 #33

Frequently throughout the day. Hard to give numbers. Enough to interfere with vision FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #37

Interesting... But how can they target a floater, which is usually, y'know... moving??? Beartracks Jul 2024 #38

They saved my vision. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #13

Yes, any increase is a warning sign. nt usonian Jul 2024 #15

No magic, but... Jirel Jul 2024 #18

Thank You Very Much My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #19

I found temporary relief on twitter of all places., chowder66 Jul 2024 #20

Thx very much BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #22

I copied a bit of information from the advice but didn't save the actual tweet. chowder66 Jul 2024 #23

I have eaten fresh pineapple everyday for a year DUgosh Jul 2024 #26

Oh wow! That's great to have a second recommendation. chowder66 Jul 2024 #31

The pineapple trick had something to do with protein. chowder66 Jul 2024 #21

Here is the whole scoop on them with very little Medicalese Warpy Jul 2024 #24

Thanks Very Much My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #25

My optometrist recommended coprolite Jul 2024 #27

How high are your cholesterol LDL levels? Marcus IM Jul 2024 #28

I'm 65 and I've had them for a while. First right then both. bullimiami Jul 2024 #29

Vitrectomy Basso8vb Jul 2024 #30

Was this an elective procedure? BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #32

Yes Basso8vb Jul 2024 #36

Vitamin A too. viva la Jul 2024 #34

Just had an emergency eye exam Easterncedar Aug 2024 #39

Thank you for that very valuable information BOSSHOG Aug 2024 #40

Good luck Easterncedar Aug 2024 #41