Do any supplements help prevent or reduce eye floaters?

Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Written by Amy Malec

Updated November 22, 2023 ⓘ

How to Reduce Eye Floaters With Vitamins & Supplements -- Close-up of an eye

Answer:

A variety of supplements have been promoted for preventing or reducing eye floaters including vitamin C and lutein, ginkgo, milk thistle, collagen, hyaluronic acid, digestive enzymes and flaxseed oil, as well as products such as VitreousHealth. Find out if any of these have been shown to be helpful in clinical trials. See the full answer >>

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