MeetDr.Geller
Many patients under 35 ( especially post LASIK ) have floaters that are often untreatable by laser, usually because they are extremely close to the retina in a potential space called the 'pre-macular bursa'. And these patients had been told by their ophthalmologist that they could 'see the floater' and that the floater(s) was 'xx millimeters from the retina'. The unfortunate fact is that these floaters are impossible to see with the usual examination methods. The only way of examining the vitreous is with a Goldmann Examination Lens to check for floaters in the pre-macular bursa. These floaters are particularly annoying since they are usually trapped in the central 20 degrees of the visual field, and appear quite large due to their proximity to they retina. But their actual size is often no more than 100 microns ( 0.0100mm ).
Eye Floaters are a result of changes in the Vitreous Body, the colloidal gel that occupies most of the hollow sphere of the eye. Aside from maintaining good nutrition, taking anti-oxidant vitamins, and following a healthy lifestyle, Ophthalmologists have no specific answer on how to prevent them. But there is a proven treatment. Laser has helped thousands of people. It is a reasonable alternative to vitrectomy, an operation that is available if laser can’t help.
Scott Geller MD and the staff at South Florida Eye have helped thousands of patients over the past 20 years. We have the largest series of patients Worldwide and have the experience to know who can be treated safely.
The prognosis for treatment varies with the type of eye floater, so please review the information presented carefully. Patients come from all over the World to our facility, and our intention is to make sure a consultation with us is a worthwhile experience.
We have grouped patients into several general catagories for simplicity.
How Does Laser Work?
It’s actually quite simple. The Laser, the Swiss made “LASAG Microruptor II”, which was specifically made to work in the vitreous, is focused to a 6 micron spot. In the case of small eye floaters, the energy at the focal point teases apart or breaks up the eye floater to the point of minimal perception. With the larger clumps that actually obscure vision, the laser cuts the supporting strands to drop it out of the visual axis.
The Laser Treatment
A simple concept that requires a high level of skill and experience to avoid damage to the delicate internal structures of the eye - the source of our visual perception.......We have the longest and largest documented clinical experience in laser floater treatment in the Western Hemisphere, and possibly the World. We are proud of our accomplishments in this field.