Eye Floaters — Eye Floaters

What are eye floaters actually caused by? Can they be removed? In this article we review the current literature examining potential treatment options for eye floaters, both invasive and non-invasive, and their respective success rates. We weigh up the pros and cons of each treatment option and the factors which may come into your decision. Finally we conclude with some simple, actionable steps you can employ that may improve your floaters before you consider going 'under the knife'.

Stress has been linked to accelerated ageing and increased risk of disease. What does this mean for the health of your eyes, and could it stress floaters? We take a look at the science on stress and its implications on eye health. Table of Contents Introduction What Happens to Your Body When You're Stressed? Stress and Health Does Stress Damage Your Eyes? What Are Eye Floaters and Could They Relate to Stress? How to Manage Stress 1. Talking to people 2. Exercise 3. Meditation and breathing exercises 4. Stop taking stimulant drugs 5. Seek a mental health professional How to...

Is oxidative stress damaging your eye health and causing eye floaters? Modern life is full of triggers of oxidative stress, which might be the underlying cause of your health conditions. In this article we take an in-depth look at its biological processes on a cellular level, its causes in everyday life, such as diet, smoking, and UV, and its impact on your body as a whole and eye health in particular. We also look at whether oxidative stress can cause eye floaters and provide some actionable tips to reduce oxidative stress.