Floaters are a common nuisance, and for some they can become debilitating. Yet, there is a lack of available treatments...

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'.

If you've experienced floaters, the dark squiggly shapes that float around your vision, you might have wondered how to get...