16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 7:17 pm PDT

Interesting

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 7:44 pm PDT

Mao!

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 7:46 pm PDT

what a bunch of hogwash

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 7:59 pm PDT

As an Optometrist I'd like to take issue with a couple of things from this article. First of all 2 years, max, between exams if 40 or under. Over 40, once a year is the standard of care. Secondly, you cannot get rid of floaters. If you have them, they are there for life. You can move your eyes in circles, stand on your head, your temples and you will perhaps relax your eyes but it is not going result in any changes in the floaters other than to possibly shift them out of you "line of sight". As for nutrition, don't over do it with the vitamins, minerals, and herbs. A daily multi-vitamin is sufficient in most cases.

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:10 pm PDT

It is true that vegetables containing beta carotene,like green leafies,promote eye health,but using your eyes will NOT harm them. Also, there is NO exercise on earth that will prevent floaters,which are a part of the anatomy of the vitreous. New floaters should prompt you to see your ophthalmologist, however,as they can be a sign of changes in the vitreous requiring medical attention. Also, pay attention to your general health, as that's the best way to keep the eyes healthy. Sign me, A Concerned Ophthalmologist

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:12 pm PDT

It is true that vegetables containing beta carotene,like green leafies,promote eye health,but using your eyes will NOT harm them. Also, there is NO exercise on earth that will prevent floaters,which are a part of the anatomy of the vitreous. New floaters should prompt you to see your ophthalmologist, however,as they can be a sign of changes in the vitreous requiring medical attention. Also, pay attention to your general health, as that's the best way to keep the eyes healthy. Sign me, A Concerned Ophthalmologist

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:21 pm PDT

This article was of little practical or medical worth...

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:22 pm PDT

i will try it

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:29 pm PDT

you forgot to add that smoking weed is great for the eyes. seriously.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:29 pm PDT

Excellent Article. I have been reading Dr. Mao's articles for sometime now and they have been very helpful.

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:34 pm PDT

i appreciate these comments, I've had cataract surgery on one eye, having to have it lasered afterwards...I do have cloud floaters, sensitivity to light...the other eye has a cataract that isn't "ripe" enough...my brian doesn't know what's going on half the time...I do take Ocuvite daily and occasionally ise Systane drops....any other hints are a help...thanks

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:35 pm PDT

A very simple but effective way to help your eyes and eyesight is to not sleep with any lights on. Photoreceptors are completely replenished this way, and the correct amount of melatonin is produced, making sleep effective. But I may try some of these suggestions as well!

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 8:52 pm PDT

woopie

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 9:22 pm PDT

Much of the above advice is absurd. I am a US licensed optometrist, and I can tell you for a fact that none of Dr. Mao's recommendations are FDA approved and a few are completely inaccurate. I am still very confused as to how Yahoo bought into this mumbo jumbo enough to put it on their home page. Other than surgical intervention, there is no way to get rid of floaters, so please don't make yourselves look silly doing the Mr. Mao's exercises. Also, most medical professionals agree that a diet high in antioxidants is good for your overall health and probably good for your long-term eyesight as well, but for people who are otherwise healthy, there is currently no conclusive proof that eating/taking supplements high in antioxidants will make your eyes any better off. So, please see your optometrist/ophthalmologist every 1-2 years for eye health evaluations and direct your questions/comments to them.

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Jun 14, 2009, 11:21 pm PDT

Having your daily Carrot can be a tasty treat. I usually blend my carrot into soup or juice. I saw this awesome Kasha soup recipe that does the trick. http://www.dailyyummy.com/recipes/soups-sauces/kasha-soup

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