Laser treatment of vitreous floaters?

I'm wondering what people here think of this...

http://www.vitreousfloaters.com

http://www.eyefloaters.com

I have a couple of big'uns as the result of a RD.

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> A vitrectomy will do it. I've just had one, but not for this purpose.
> Considering the possible complications, it is not usually done unless the
> floaters are a real problem.
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Vitrectomy is not a procedure that is recommended for alleviation of
floaters. Too much morbidity associated with the procedure.

Yag laser treatment is possible but it is a new procedure; you are right to
be cautious. Yag laser can damage the retina, cause macular edema, etc.
Floaters close to the retina cannot be treated by Yag. Not very many
doctors are actually doing Yag treatment for floaters because its so new.

If the floaters are not a huge issue, then do what everyone has done for
centuries-- deal with them!

RE: possible retina damage by the YAG procedure, does the same risk
exist when using it to remove secondary cataracts?

Only to a slight extent. The further from the retina that the laser is
targeted, the lesser the risk. Therefore, when removing the posterior lens
capsule the risk would be much less since it is farther anterior than
vitreous floaters.



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> RE: possible retina damage by the YAG procedure, does the same risk
> exist when using it to remove secondary cataracts?
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