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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
What is POV?
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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What is POV?
by Chas321, Oct 25, 2007 11:06AM
I have been told that a possible cure for floaters is something called a POV procedure. What is this? Is it like a Vitrectomy in which case i assume it carries many risks and side effects.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Oct 25, 2007 04:00PM
, Oct 25, 2007 04:00PMTo: Chas321
Floaters Only Vitrectomy is not considered standard of care in the US. I cannot recommend the procedure because the risk of the procedure far outweighs the benefit in most cases in my opinion. Most people deal with floaters very well and they are VERY, VERY common. Some people just get desperate and will do anything. From what I have learned this is just a vitrectomy - how else would you be able to remove cloudy vitreous.
MJK MD
MJK MD
Member Comments (3)
by Chas321, Oct 25, 2007 11:44AM
Apologies I meant FOV procedure.
by Chas321, Oct 26, 2007 09:19AM
To: Michael J Kutryb, MD
Thank you. I have floaters for 1 year after a PVD (and shortly after LASIK treatment) and I am in my mid forties. I find them annoying and distracting but as you say I just need to deal with them. The YAG laser treatment was something I also consider but that also has a lot of risks.
