CAN YOU GET RID OF FLOATERS? In the past, only surgical options were available to reduce the annoyance caused by floaters, but most people were put off by the risks and cost. Now there is a new vitamin supplement available. Floaters are spots in your vision that may appear as black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs. These small shapes move when you move your eyes and are most noticeable against plain, bright backgrounds like a blue sky or white wall. They result from age-related changes in the jelly-like substance (vitreous humor) inside your eyes, causing clumps of collagen fibers to cast tiny shadows on your retina. Floaters are very common and increase with age. While most floaters are harmless, sudden increases in floaters, light flashes, or vision loss require urgent examination to rule out the presence of a retinal tear or detachment. The new supplement has been shown to reduce the symptoms caused by floaters in 70% of people within 3 months, with further improvement to 6 months. They are affordable and safe, and worth a try if your floaters are annoying. Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339620 CAN YOU GET RID OF FLOATERS ? In the past , only surgical options were available to reduce the annoyance caused by floaters , but most people were put off by the risks and cost . Now there is a new vitamin supplement available . Floaters are spots in your vision that may appear as black or gray specks , strings , or cobwebs . These small shapes move when you move your eyes and are most noticeable against plain , bright backgrounds like a blue sky or white wall . They result from age - related changes in the jelly - like substance ( vitreous humor ) inside your eyes , causing clumps of collagen fibers to cast tiny shadows on your retina . Floaters are very common and increase with age . While most floaters are harmless , sudden increases in floaters , light flashes , or vision loss require urgent examination to rule out the presence of a retinal tear or detachment . The new supplement has been shown to reduce the symptoms caused by floaters in 70 % of people within 3 months , with further improvement to 6 months . They are affordable and safe , and worth a try if your floaters are annoying . Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339620