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| << Go Back To Articles Directory In a few cases, eye floaters are a symptom of a serious underlying condition, such as a retinal detachment or the bursting of a blood vessel within the eye. However, in most cases, eye floaters are simply the result of age-related changes of the vitreous humor, the jelly-like solution found inside the eye. This solution is normally fairly fluid and transparent, however, it tends to progressively get damaged with time and it loses its normal shape and consistency. In addition, proteins dissolved in the vitreous humor may get damaged and precipitate out of solution, manifesting themselves as eye floaters. Often, damage to these proteins is caused by free radicals, harmful substances that are found in cigarette smoke, exhaust fumes, cosmetic products and body sprays. They are also produced by the body as metabolic by-products. A number of vitamins and nutrients can prevent and repair this age-related damage to the retina. For example, anti-oxidants are extremely effective for protecting against damage by free radicals. These anti-oxidants have an effect of neutralizing the free radicals, thereby preventing them from causing damage. However, not all anti-oxidants are created equal and different types have different protective effects in different parts of the body. For example, lycopene (an anti-oxidant from tomatoes) is very effective at protecting the prostate, but doesn't do much when it comes to eye health. The two most powerful anti-oxidants for eye floaters and other eye conditions are lutein and zeaxanthin. The body accumulates these two in the eyes, and there they shield the eye from free radicals. You can get these anti-oxidants from foods such as broccoli and kale or from supplements.
Four very important vitamins for eye floaters are vitamin C, E, A and D. These vitamins can help to prevent and cure eye floaters. Vitamin C has been shown to enhance the repair of cartilage, a protein found in the eye that is responsible for maintaining the proper shape of the vitreous humor. In addition, both vitamin C and E have anti-oxidant properties, and neutralize free radicals. Vitamin A is perhaps the most popular vitamin when it comes to eye health and good vision. It is essential for sight, and is crucial for optimal ocular health. A good intake of vitamin A has been shown to prevent many eye-related conditions. Vitamin D plays numerous roles in the body, including the prevention of degeneration of body tissues. It helps to keep the vitreous humor in optimal shape, and can help to prevent and treat eye floaters.
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