CHICAGO — Vitrectomy for floaters can be considered on a case-by-case basis despite some associated risks, according to an expert at Retina Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
Jayanth S. Sridhar, MD, said floaters are now the third most common diagnosis in patients older than 60 years and are becoming an increasing problem even in younger patients due to increased screen use for work and recreation.
“Why would we consider intervention for floaters, given they are generally not associated with pathology when isolated?” Sridhar asked. “They