Laser Procedure for Floaters near Front of the Eye Globe

[hsum4]

Dear Michael Kutryb, MD:

My doctor suggested I laser a floater that may be near the front of my eye.  Doesn't this laser procedure leave scar tissue that may later cause problems?  I'm not sure if I want scar tissue in my eye.  Does it vaporize the floater of is it true it leaves scar tissue that can pull on the eye?

Thank you
hsum4

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Laser treatments for floaters is certainly not the standard of care and is rarely done especially in the U.S. and is not covered by insurance companies.  The yag laser can break the floater into smaller pieces.  There is some risk of retinal detachment.  In my opinion, the procedure seems to hold some promise in the future but the actual protocol and procedures and actual equipment specs have not all been worked out yet.

MJK MD

[hsum4]

Dear Doctor:

Thank you for your response.  Sorry my typing used some extra words.

hsum4