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Eye flies are dark spots or lines that appear in vision and drift with eye movements. They are produced when floating debris in a jelly-like vitreous - the substance that fills the eyeballs - creates a shadow on the retina behind the eye. Although not a cause for concern, the condition can be troublesome so many people want to seek treatment. There is currently no single way to reduce floaters. Doctors often recommend adaptive training and wait a while, or recommend surgery only in extreme cases.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Compliance with standard recommendations

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   Eye movement. If your eyes are focused on a floating object, try moving your eye up and down or from side to side. Eye movements can repel floating objects and help reduce fly flyers.

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   Talk to your doctor about floating objects. If floating objects often interfere with vision, new floating objects suddenly appear, or you simply have questions about them, you should talk to your doctor or ophthalmologist. Based on your symptoms, specialists can help you determine if your floaters require medical intervention.
   • Although most eye flies are a normal part of aging and often don't require treatment, some rare cases require specific medical intervention.
   • See an ophthalmologist or optometrist for an eye exam at least every two years or more often if you have certain medical conditions (for example diabetes).

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   Do nothing. Though annoying, the fly in front of your eyes usually doesn't affect your vision so much that you can't do everyday tasks. Usually, the brain can learn to ignore a float and adjust vision accordingly.
   • People with nearsightedness, an eye injury, or certain medical conditions such as diabetes are more likely to experience eye flies or more frequently.
   • You may experience flies flying before your eyes for years and then they will fade away. However, if you notice a new floating object, you should see an ophthalmologist for examination.
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Part 2 of 3: Seek treatment in serious cases

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   See a doctor right away if floaters are accompanied by flashing symptoms or loss of part of vision. If left untreated, the underlying condition can cause vision loss. Serious medical conditions that may be related to eye flies include:
   • Vitreous hemorrhage (hemorrhage between the lens of the eye and the retina)
   • Vitreous and retinal inflammation (caused by infection or autoimmune inflammation)
   • Eye cancer
   • A tear in the retina (when many floating objects suddenly appear)
   • Separation (detachment) of the retina (accompanied by blurred or cloudy vision signs)

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   Talk to your ophthalmologist about special treatment if a fly in the eye is causing serious vision disturbances. Severe cases of floaters can be treated with surgery. Surgery to reduce the risk of eye flies often comes with serious risks. In most cases, the risks associated with surgery are usually much worse than the slight annoyance caused by the occasional floating object. The ophthalmologist can help you determine if surgery is needed depending on your particular situation.
   • Risks associated with eye surgery include cataracts, retinal tear, and retinal detachment.Therefore, surgical methods are recommended only in severe cases.
   • Surgery is not a permanent solution to floaters, as new floating objects can appear at any time.

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   Get surgery if needed. There are several options available if you and your ophthalmologist determine that special treatment is needed to reduce floaters. Be sure to ask your ophthalmologist any questions you have about these procedures.
   • The vitreous removal procedure removes the actual vitreous fluid from the eye and replaces it with a saline solution, thereby removing the floating object in the eye.
   • Cryotherapy, or laser therapy to help cool the eye, may be needed to repair the tear of the cornea and reduce floaters.
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Part 3 of 3: Try unproven home remedies

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   Try a dietary supplement to reduce flying flies. Some health care professionals believe that many nutritional supplements can get rid of flies in front of them. Dietary supplements have not been clinically proven to reduce eye flies, but some people find them helpful. Talk to your ophthalmologist before starting any dietary supplement:
   • Try antioxidant-rich substances like turmeric and rose hip. Some evidence suggests that these antioxidants are effective in treating macular degeneration but do not directly reduce floaters. Rosehip is usually available in herbal tea form, while turmeric is available as a spice.
   • Consider a hyaluronic acid supplement. Hyaluronic acid has been shown to be effective in helping eyes heal after cataract surgery. Some people use hyaluronic acid to treat floaters, although there is no established medical evidence to back this up.

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   Take supplements to help increase blood circulation. It is believed that increased blood circulation helps to remove the gel-like protein from the vitreous fluid. However, there are no studies that have demonstrated a link between the following supplements with the reduction of flies in the eye. Therefore, you should talk to your ophthalmologist before starting them to treat:
   • Use Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo has been shown to be effective in increasing blood circulation in the eye and is used in patients with glaucoma.
   • Take Lysine. Lysine is a substance that relaxes blood vessels, especially in large blood vessels. Lysine has been shown to be effective in dilating blood vessels in some areas but not necessarily in the eyes.
   • Use blueberries. Blueberries are used to improve eyesight and dilate blood vessels. More trials are needed to study the efficacy of blueberries in treating floaters.

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   Find ways to reduce stress. Stress is a potential factor that can stimulate a floating object. So practicing stress management techniques can help reduce the flies in front of you. Meditating, praying, or indulging in nature are some of the options many people find helpful in reducing stress levels. Daily exercises like yoga, pilates, or tai chi can also reduce stress and help you build a more relaxed lifestyle. advertisement

Advice

• There are no eye drops available to help reduce floaters.