Eye Floaters are bits of debris in the vitreous which is the clear material that fills the eyeball, they can appear as specks, strands, cobwebs or rings that become more apparent when the eye is moved, they can occur at any age, but are generally more common as we age and the vitreous thickens or shrinks.

 

In many cases, eye floaters will come and go with no treatment and are not generally cause for concern, however, an eye exam should rule out any serious underlying condition, especially true if floaters are accompanied by flashes of light or suddenly increase.  Floaters can also occur prompted by diabetes and eye surgery or injuries.  They tend to be more common in people who are near sighted and those with food allergies and / or Candida, stress may be a factor in some people.

 

This leads us to emphasise that as with all health conditions, good nutrition is essential, the eyes contain thousands of very specialised cells and to function effectively need to receive the right nutrients, Omega 3 oils have been shown to impact directly upon eye health, our Hemp Oil contains an extremely balanced proportion of Omega 3 along with other excellent  nutrients and Essential Fatty Acids, please also  see our Dietary Guidelines.

 

Anti-oxidants are crucial for eye health, the best source in our opinion is the extremly powerful Live Cell Oxygen Immunocomplex, or alternatively VitaProtect, a high potency antioxidant with broad-spectrum action.    Grape seed extract with O.P.C, biovin, turmeric, wild rose hip, propolis concentrate and hawthorn berry, all organically grown.

 

Maxi-Focus: sublingual drops containing Lutein, Zeaxanthin, L-Lysine, Bilberry and Gingko. This is the best product for the delivery of these specific nutrients to the eye. Lutein and Zeaxanthin filter light and serve as potent free radical scavengers for the Retina. L-Lysine and Bilberry help maintain healthy blood vessels. Gingko improves blood flow to the blood vessels in the eye and improves the utilisation of glucose and oxygen, increasing ATP production and preventing vasoconstriction to the brain and retina (and improving memory).

 

Serrapetase can be effective in reducing excess protein which may be a factor in floaters.

 

MSM powder can be made into an eyebath used daily to ease symptoms