Foods That Cause and Prevent Floaters in the Eye

Do certain kinds of foods prevent or cause people to have floaters in the eye?

Daisy

San Francisco, CA

Hello Daisy! Not all factors are known as to why people contract floaters in the eye and there is no real evidence that specific types of food causes it. On the other hand, medical studies suggest that one of the main causes of floaters in the eye is complications from food allergies, diabetes and lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the body. The good thing is there are foods which have certain components which may help prevent the formation of floaters in the eye.

Bell Peppers and Kiwi Fruit

One such component is Vitamin C. There was a research that proved high doses of Vitamin C can help prevent (others claim it can even treat) floaters in the eye but this may not be effective for everyone because our bodies are different from one another. Unfortunately, the human body has no way to produce its own Vitamin C so we have to include it on our diets. Besides, it is just right to take Vitamin C in moderation because high doses of Vitamin C is extremely dangerous for the body and can lead to erosion of dental enamel, atherosclerosis, and kidney stones. We can find Vitamin C in citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons (juice and rind), capsicum peppers, broccolis, and kiwi fruit. If you’re taking food supplements, ask your doctor regarding your daily needed allowance for Vitamin C.

Pistachio Nuts and Oysters

Another food component which was said to prevent floaters in the eye is Zinc and it can be found in shellfishes and some varieties of nuts. Zinc is said to reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of vision loss in the western world by up to 25%. In some cases, untreated floaters in the eye cause more serious complications which eventually lead to blindness.

The right food intake is just a small part to prevent floaters in the eye. Proper eye care begins by taking care of your eyes physically. And to do that, check out the previous post.