Modern vitreolysis—YAG laser treatment now a real solution for the treatment of symptomatic floaters.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Singh, Inder Paul
- Source
- Survey of Ophthalmology. Sep2020, Vol. 65 Issue 5, p581-588. 8p.
- Subject
- *YAG lasers
*PATIENT selection
*TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
*ADVERSE health care events
*LASERS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0039-6257
I review the background of laser floater treatment and address the differences between the old technology and the new technology of YAG lasers. I also review some recent publications and discuss the importance of careful patient selection, some of the adverse events, and patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]