YAG laser is a viable alternative to vitrectomy surgery. Recent studies have shown efficacy using objective, quantitative outcome measures. More importantly, many patients have found much relief after YAG Laser Vitreolysis, often after only one treatment session. Vitrectomy surgery can be avoided in up to 80% of cases.
Pharmacologic vitreolysis may be an effective way to dissolve floaters with a drug injection in the future, however at the present time there is no approved drug available to perform such treatment.
Read the article to find out more about the emerging role of pharmacology for eye disease.
Sebag J: Pharmacologic vitreolysis – premise and promise of the first decade. Retina 29:871-4, 2009