retina laser treatment

[Monika78]

I have the same problem that koolGuy - severe myopy -14 D and -15 D and 2 laser treatments to pheripherical retinal degeneration done in two last months.
The problem is that my left eye is "strange" after this last laser treatment.  I think I have more floaters also.I dont know how to remedy it. Somebody could answer me?



This discussion is related to severe myopia -16 and peripheral retinal degeneration.

[Monika78]

Thanks a lot for your answers. Is that true that after having laser treaments to degenerative retina in both eyes, the phakic surgery to severe myopia (for example like mine: -14, - 15 D) is no longer recommended by opthamologists? By the way, the condition of my cornea is perfect, I had it examined, it is very thick. Thank you in advance! Have a good day.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[russell903]

I have had two laser surgeries and one trabeculectomy on the same eye.  No surgeries were done on the other eye.  After each surgery, my floater content increased.  This was contrary to the eye doctors' comments that such changes would not occur.  The other eye, in my same baby boomer body, has never had floaters.  My research on the net indicates there is a possibility of vitreous change after laser treatments.  

There are two treatments being advertised for sufferers of severe floaters-more laser surgery, said to target the large bodies in the eye, that are not close to the macula, and, Floaters only Vitrectomy (FOV).  The laser treatment of floaters has shown little success, from stats I've read.  There are dangers as well, because of possible retinal damage from the laser.  The FOV is only offered by a limited number of eye doctors, however, that list is growing. FOV is a procedure that takes about 15-30 minutes, but does not guarantee removal of all debris.  Cataract development after this FOV is apparently common.  Your ophthalmologist may not recommend either of these procedures, because of the 'No Harm' commitment, by MD's.  I have severe floaters, but also have other eye troubles which place either of the two alternatives on the back burner for now.  You can read on the net about both alternatives by keywords-laser treatment of floaters, and Floaters only Vitrectomy.  

Eye doctors do not appreciate the effect that floaters have on our everyday life.  We need more research on this problem.  Good luck  Russell903

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Surgery for lattice or other peripheral retinal degeneration does not decrease floaters. The laser or cry-therapy can both cause irriation of nerves under the treatment area and cause pain, discomfort or awareness.

It usually gets better with time. If you're concerned get a second opinion.

JCH MD