An upgrade in YAG laser technology may be a breakthrough in the management of vitreous floaters, offering a safe, effective and minimally invasive alternative that lies between “learn to live with it” and vitrectomy.
YAG laser vitreolysis has been around for some time, and a handful of surgeons worldwide embraced it long ago, have seen its potential and worked at further developments. The technique, however, has been surrounded by controversy due to justified safety concerns and lack of data. Difficulty in exactly targeting floaters, the risk of damaging the retina and lens, the
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