Editing Floater (section)

=== Laser vitreolysis ===
Laser vitreolysis is a possible treatment option for the removal of vitreous strands and opacities (floaters). In this procedure an ophthalmic laser (usually a [[yttrium aluminium garnet]] (YAG) laser) applies a series of [[nanosecond]] pulses of low-energy laser light to evaporate the vitreous opacities and to sever the vitreous strands. When performed with a YAG laser designed specifically for vitreolysis, reported side effects and complications associated with vitreolysis are rare. However, YAG lasers have traditionally been designed for use in the anterior portion of the eye, i.e. [[posterior capsulotomy]] and [[Iridectomy|iridotomy]] treatments. As a result, they often provide a limited view of the vitreous, which can make it difficult to identify the targeted floaters and membranes. They also carry a high risk of damage to surrounding ocular tissue. Accordingly, vitreolysis is not widely practised, being performed by very few specialists. One of them, John Karickhoff, has performed the procedure more than 1,400 times and claims a 90 percent success rate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/surgery-to-rid-eye-floaters-scrutinized/ |title=Surgery To Rid Eye "Floaters" Scrutinized|date=30 January 2007 |publisher=CBSNews HealthWatch|access-date=December 5, 2011}}</ref> However, the [[MedicineNet]] web site states that "there is no evidence that this [laser treatment] is effective. The use of a laser also poses significant risks to the vision in what is otherwise a healthy eye."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.medicinenet.com/eye_floaters/page5.htm#rid |title=Eye Floaters|publisher=[[MedicineNet]] |access-date=December 5, 2011}}</ref>