Get a dilated eye exam from an eye doctor to confirm the cause
Seek urgent care immediately if floaters start suddenly or increase rapidly
Seek urgent care immediately if you see flashes of light
Seek urgent care immediately if you notice a curtain or shadow in your vision
Seek urgent care immediately if you have any loss of side vision
Seek urgent care immediately if you have eye pain or redness
Seek urgent care immediately if floaters appear after eye injury
Treat the underlying cause if one is found
Monitor mild stable floaters with regular eye exams
Avoid rubbing your eyes
Stay hydrated
Manage blood sugar and blood pressure if you have diabetes or hypertension
Ask your eye doctor about laser treatment if appropriate
Ask your eye doctor about vitrectomy if floaters are severe and persistent
Do not try home remedies to remove floaters
Do not use unproven eye drops or supplements without medical advice