Generally, if the sufferer is only seeing one or two of these floaters, especially if they have been there for some time and are not causing too much inconvenience, people should really not be concerned. There is the possibility of homeopathic remedies, taking vitamins to improve the eyes natural strength, and steps to avoid prevention. These may reduce the symptoms and build up the bodies natural defense which protects the eyes.
There are also in different types of surgery one can look into, eye surgery being for the more serious cases and even laser eye surgery which basically as is suggested, it is used to isolate the problem and remove it with a laser
However, if the patient experiences a sudden increase in the number of floaters, especially if you also see white flashing lights, this could be much a much more alarming condition it could possibly be posterior vitreous detachment. If you see this you should see an eye doctor immediately.