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BOSSHOG

(41,431 posts) Sun Jul 28, 2024, 08:41 PM Jul 2024

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Anyone have a magic cure for floaters? I’m 70, in good shape, wear glasses. My distant vision is excellent. Floaters make it difficult to read. I like and trust my eye doctor. There doesn’t seem to be an easy fix. I’m taking a little extra vitamin C as a result of a google search. Operation doesn’t sound safe. Any help would be appreciated.

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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