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12th Nov 2025

How to Get Rid of Eye Floaters! Top Eye Doctors Reveal the Truth + New Treatments

Eye floaters are more common than most people realize  but when do they become dangerous, and what are the real treatment options beyond “wait and see”? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Allen sits down with world-leading eye specialists Dr. Paul Singh and Dr. Jeff Banas to break down the causes of eye floaters, how to tell when they’re a medical emergency, and the newest procedures that are changing patient outcomes.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ What causes eye floaters and why they change over time

✅ When eye floaters signal a retinal tear or detachment (and require urgent care)

✅ New laser treatments and surgical options for severe eye floaters

✅ How eye doctors decide whether to treat, monitor, or operate

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Timestamps

  • (00:00) Why eye floaters aren’t “just harmless specks”
  • (01:31) When eye floaters affect quality of life
  • (03:55) What posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) actually is
  • (07:21) Why young people get eye floaters too
  • (10:02) The sudden “Weiss ring” floater explained
  • (14:00) Flashes, veils, curtains: red flag symptoms
  • (17:25) When doctors tell patients to “just get used to it”
  • (21:00) Nutritional support + supplements for the vitreous
  • (23:45) 4 treatment paths for floaters: observation, supplements, laser, surgery
  • (29:00) Why most eye doctors used to ignore floaters
  • (32:40) How laser vitreolysis works & why tech changed everything
  • (39:15) Real risks, safety data, and what patients should ask before treatment
  • (46:50)  What doctors still get wrong about eye floaters
  • (51:00)  Final advice for anyone ready to take next steps

Key Takeaways

🔷 Floaters aren’t “just aging” they can deeply impact daily vision and mental focus

🔷 A sudden shower of new floaters + flashes = retinal emergency, not a wait-and-see situation

🔷 Laser vitreolysis and modern vitrectomy are now safe, effective options for the right candidate

🔷 Doctors should not judge a floater by its size, only the patient can judge the impact

About Our Guests 

Dr. Paul Singh – Ophthalmologist and researcher specializing in laser-based floater treatment and glaucoma. Founder of The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha and pioneer of advanced vitreolysis protocols.

Dr. Jeff Banas – Optometrist specializing in ocular disease, retinal evaluation, and patient education. Lead clinical provider at The Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha and early adopter of floater impact measurement technology.

Resources Mentioned

MacuHealth Vitreous Health Supplement (Use code ALLEN20 for 20% off)

https://macuhealth.com

Dr. Joseph Allen YouTube Channel

https://youtube.com/doctoreyehealth

Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha (Floater Treatment Info)

https://amazingeye.com

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Doctor Eye Health Podcast
Your eyes are talking. Learn to listen.


The Doctor Eye Health Podcast keeps eye care simple and practical.. Rooted in timeless clinical wisdom with modern optometry research, Dr. Joseph Allen, a board-certified eye doctor and trusted educator, delivers vision care tips that help you protect your eyesight for life.


This optometry podcast covers the topics people actually search for: dry eye routines that work, eye floater treatments, myopia control, cataracts, glaucoma, thyroid eye disease, and eye strain from screen time. You’ll also hear clear talk on blue light, contact lens hygiene, kids’ vision, nutrition for eye and brain health, red light therapy, smart eyewear, and when LASIK or other eye surgeries make sense. Whether you wear glasses or contacts, are preparing for an eye exam, study optometry, or just want daily eye health tips, you’ll find practical steps you can use at home and in the clinic.


Dr. Allen brings in world-class experts to explain what works, what doesn’t, and what’s still being studied. New content drops reliably: one in-depth interview each month and at least one bite-size weekly lesson with usable checklists, myth busting, and vision advice you can trust.


What you will learn
✅ How to build daily habits that reduce eye strain and protect vision
✅ Clear, evidence-based explainers on eye diseases and treatment options
✅ Which supplements and nutrition choices support eye and brain health
✅ How sleep, stress, hormones, and inflammation affect your eyesight
✅ What to ask your eye doctor and how to prep for exams or surgery
✅ The truth about blue light, red light therapy, smart eyewear, and LASIK


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About the Host

Dr. Joseph Allen is a board-certified optometrist and educator who makes eye health education simple and evidence-based. He connects vision, brain, sleep, and lifestyle so listeners can protect sight with confidence. On Doctor Eye Health, he blends classic clinical wisdom with current research and eye health tips you can use today.


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