Eye floaters are small pieces of debris that float in the eye’s vitreous humor. The debris casts shadows onto the retina (the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye). If you have eye floaters, it is these shadows that you see “floating” across your field of vision.

Floaters can be the result of a natural process of vitreous degeneration - called vitreous syneresis and ultimately posterior vitreous detachment. However, floaters can also be cause by abnormal conditions such as retinal tears, hemorrhage and uveitis. It is important that you have a dilated eye exam by a qualified retina specialist if you have new onset or worsening floaters in the eye(s). You should expect a thorough scleral-depressed dilated eye exam to evaluate your symptoms.

If you are suffering from degenerative floaters, Dr. Ezon can offer a pain-free office-based special laser to treat many such floaters. In the past many eye care specialists have minimized patient complaints of floaters, but Dr. Ezon recognizes the quality of vision and satisfaction can be affected by floaters. He is here to help. The laser treatment for this condition is called YAG Vitreoablation, or Laser Floater Treatment.