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KMID : 0360220150560060885
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2015 Volume.56 No. 6 p.885 ~ p.890
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Short-Term Clinical Results and Safety of Ultra Q Laser Treatment for Vitreous Floaters
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Jung Na-Yeon
Moon Ji-Sun
Bae Gi-Hyun
Shin Seong-Joo
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate the short-term clinical results and safety of Ultra Q neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser treatment for vitreous floaters.
Methods: The present study included 31 eyes of 31 patients with symptomatic floaters lasting more than 3 months. The vitreous floaters were photodisrupted using Ultra Q Nd:YAG laser. Preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual activity (BCVA) and intraocular pressure, change of the floater, patient satisfaction and postoperative complications were analyzed prospectively.
Results: There was no significant difference between preoperative and postoperative BCVA and intraocular pressure (p > 0.05). Vitreous floaters were not found in 9 eyes (29.03%), decreased floaters were observed in 19 eyes (61.29%) and definite change of floaters was not observed in 3 eyes (9.68%). Patient satisfaction after the laser treatment was very satisfied in 11 eyes (35.48%) and satisfied in 20 eyes (64.58%). Satisfaction in Weiss ring type of the floater was the highest, very satisfied in 6 of the 8 eyes (75%) and vitreous floaters were not observed in 7 of the 8 eyes (87.50%). Postoperative complications were not observed during a follow-up period of at least 3 months.
Conclusions: Ultra Q Nd:YAG laser was an effective and safe treatment for the vitreous floaters in this short-term study.
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KEYWORD
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Nd:YAG, Safety, Satisfaction, Vitreous floater
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