Efficacy and safety of vitrectomy for vitreous floaters / 中华实验眼科杂志

ABSTRACT

Vitreous floaters is a common complaint in the ophthalmic care setting,and it is commonly caused by vitreous liquefaction and posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).Because vitreous floaters is considered to be a benign procedure,ophthalmologists have little to offer regarding treatment options.Although almost all patients accept the conservative management option,there are some patients with a significant visual disturbance who may desire a more aggressive treatment intervention for resolution of their visual symptoms.Vitrectomy has been used as a treatment option for patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters abroad.The risks and benefits for these treatment options are not fully covered.Therefore,safety of vitrectomy for floaters is being concerned.This article reviews the researching progression in the treatment options for symptomatic patients with vitreous floaters.