1) Floaters. I have them. I don't "like" them. They do not prevent clear distant vision for me. (I confirm 20/40 or better on my Snellen.) So they are annoying, but don't affect anything I am doing.
What can be done? You are correct -- surgery, but that is both high-risk and very expensive. Not worth it.
2) Todd and his Snellen clearing. I deeply appreciate Todd's success -- I think we all are thankful for his efforts. I wish all peple would be informed of the possiblity of plus-prevention before any (exacerbating) minus lens was placed on their face. But I am a "dreamer" if I think that is going to happen any time soon. Keep posting and following the arguments. For my part, I don't "argue" so much, but attempt to present science and facts, so that the person himself can "reason out" the need to clear his Snellen before it goes below 20/60 to 20/70. I know that the rate of "improvement" is about +1/2 diopter per year -- but that is a result of long-term studies of this issue. These discussions are of value to those people who are at 20/70, and with great force-of-character and will, can continue to wear their plus (at the just-blur point), and get their Snellen to 20/40 or better -- as a excellent goal. Best, Otis