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Management of vitreous floaters: a review.
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Current opinion in ophthalmology [Curr Opin Ophthalmol] 2024 Sep 01; Vol. 35 (5), pp. 365-368. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 11. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose of Review: Vitreous floaters, characterized by the perception of spots or shadows in the visual field, commonly result from posterior vitreous detachment and can cause chronic symptoms in affected patients. The diagnosis of posterior vitreous detachment is typically determined clinically and can sometimes be confirmed with optical coherence topography (OCT) [1 ▪▪ ] . The objective of this review is to review management options for symptomatic vitreous floaters.<br />Recent Findings: Symptoms of vitreous floaters may be mild or may significantly affect patient quality of life. Observation is the most common management strategy. Procedural management options include pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) vitreolysis. PPV is considered the most definitive management option for vitreous floaters. PPV, however, carries inherent risks, notably infection, cataract formation, and retinal detachment [2] . Nd:YAG laser vitreolysis is a less invasive alternative with studies demonstrating varied success [1 ▪▪ ,3,4] .<br />Summary: This review provides insights into the current state of knowledge regarding the management of vitreous floaters and can guide clinical decision-making.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Laser Therapy methods
Lasers, Solid-State therapeutic use
Tomography, Optical Coherence
Vision Disorders diagnosis
Vision Disorders pathology
Vision Disorders surgery
Vitrectomy methods
Vitreous Body surgery
Vitreous Body pathology
Vitreous Detachment diagnosis
Vitreous Detachment pathology
Vitreous Detachment therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1531-7021
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current opinion in ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39046174
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ICU.0000000000001075