Laser for floaters

[enopmar]

Anyone had their floaters lasered? There is a doctor near me who does this. Apparently the floaters can be vaporized.

[JeffMett]

I've had floaters and the eye consultant they would gradually sink to the bottom of the eye and they gradually disappear which they are doing and I see very few now.

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Dear enopmar,

Have you discussed this with your optician or your ophthalmologist if you have one? It is important that you discuss this with one or both of them, particularly if you have been diagnosed with a macular related condition.

I am copying a link to our fact sheet on floaters which may be useful as an additional conversation point with them:

macularsociety.org/sites/de...

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further help.

The Macular Society helpline is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 3030 111.

Alternately, you can contact us via:

[e-mail]

Kind regards,

[enopmar in reply to Rosalyn-helpline]

Not discussed yet. Will be going to my retinal specialist in about a week. The doctor who does it is also a retinal specialist, who was one of the ones recommended me originally.

[carolineJames]

One of the traditional disadvantages of treating floaters with a YAG laser is the risk associated with retinal thickening, increased IOP or collateral damage to the surrounding structure of the eye.

The London Eye Hospital( private ) say they have a bettter laser that does a better job. Details their web site. But the MAC Soc will know more.

[Hidden]

There is a YAG laser used for this. It uses two low power beams which have an effect only where they cross/focus. It is available on the NHS in some areas I hear but most are operated by private clinics. I think they are only used on large constant floateres. A clinic in Altrincham (next door to where I used to live!) claims to carry out more treatments than anywhere else in the UK.

It is an expensive treatment, the last time I looked at costs for a friend it was in the region of £1000 per sesssion, that was several years ago. The same treatment was available in Switzerland for less!