YAG Vitreolysis (Floaters) FAQ

Candidates, alternatives, sessions, risks, recovery, and costs.

What is YAG vitreolysis?

Laser disruption of select symptomatic floaters after imaging and safety checks.

Who is a candidate?

Stable, distinct floaters at safe distances from lens/retina. Exam confirms.

Alternatives?

Observation, optical strategies, or surgical vitrectomy in severe cases.

Sessions needed?

Often 1–2 depending on response and floater type.

Risks?

IOP spikes, inflammation, lens/retina injury, persistent symptoms.

Recovery?

Short-lived sensitivity or spots. We check pressure and guide drops.

Cost?

Imaging and candidacy check.

Soft check. 0% APR.

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