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What Are Those Floating Things You See On Your Eye

What Are Those Floating Things You See On Your Eye

Floating Things You See On Your Eye

You sit and you take a look at the ceiling or on a clear and uniform background. Suddenly you see the little things that are shaped to float in your visual field. What could it be? Explanations.
Muscae volitantes: what is it?
These little transparent like worm bear the name of Muscae volitantes (floaters), these are spots are composed of cells, red blood cells and proteins. How you can see these floaters? They are a shadow on the retina and therefore appear in the visual field.
In addition, these floaters have no health risk, they do not affect the view and do not have specific treatment. For example, it may even get to see white spots from time to time, this may be a white blood cell carried in the blood capillaries.
That is reassuring your concerns, that the next time you see such things,  you don't need to worry, this is perfectly a natural phenomenon. In addition, here are natural tips that can help you keep healthy eyes:
A healthy diet
When you eat healthy, then you get good quantities of vitamins and minerals that are proper to the functioning of the body. Do not hesitate to eat foods rich in vitamin C and E, zinc, lutein that help prevent age-related vision problems. Here is a list of beneficial foods for your eyes:
Fatty fish (salmon, sardines ...)
Eggs and nuts
Carrots, oranges, avocado ...
Green leafy vegetables (broccoli, cabbage ...)
Wear sunglasses
UV rays are a serious health hazard because they increase the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. The sunglasses will help you block nearly 100% of UV rays and offer better protection.
Not staring at computer the screen
Several studies have shown that most people who spend their time staring at computer screen for 3 hours a day are more likely to develop a temporary abnormality called Artificial Vision Syndrome. In other words, they may develop problems like eye fatigue, dry eyes or blurred vision. To remedy this, practice the technique of 20-20-20: every 20 minutes, turn away your eyes from the screen and look at an object at 20 feet (6 meters) for at least 20 seconds.
Stop bad habits ...
Poor diet or smoking are habits that can seriously affect the functioning of the body. In addition, it is also not advisable to use your smartphone or computer in the dark. This screen emits blue light that allows you to clearly see your screen, but also damage your retina.
Furthermore, a study by Swedish researchers from Uppsala University and US researchers from Wayne University has proven that mobile phones is producing radiation and delayed sleep which can lead to mood disorders. It is therefore advisable not to use the phone before going to bed, not to mention that we should not deprive ourselves from sleep to allow the eyes to take rest.