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Press Release 12/20/2018

Southside Eye Care Introduces Treatment For Patients With Bothersome Vitreous Opacities “Floaters”

Chesapeake, VA -  Southside Eye Care is announcing the introduction of a new laser that performs Laser Vitreolysis; a highly effective treatment for correction of vitreous opacities - commonly referred to as floaters. Floaters are quite common, affecting as many as 70% of all people at some point during their lifetime.  While floaters are only a nuisance for some, many others experience significant visual disturbances they classify as a quality of life issue.  These patients complain of floaters disrupting their ability to read, drive and otherwise function normally.

This minimally invasive, in-office procedure can provide a much-needed relief from the symptoms associated with floaters; which are known to bother many people as they approach middle age.

Vitreous Opacities or ‘Floaters’ are pieces of debris that float in the eye’s vitreous humor (the jelly-like substance in the main chamber of the eye). This debris casts shadows onto the retina (the light-sensitive tissue layer at the back of the eye) and can often create a visual disturbance that can interfere with daily activities such as reading, using a computer or driving.

The procedure to treat floaters uses a specially designed YAG laser to vaporize the vitreous strands. During the procedure, the laser emits short (3 nanosecond) bursts of energy. This laser energy does not simply break the vitreous strands into smaller pieces but rather converts the collagen and hyaluronin molecules within the floater into a gas, which is then resorbed into the eye.

Recent studies have demonstrated a low complicated rate for Laser Vitreolysis. Most patients will experience an almost immediate improvement in visual function and are able to return to normal day-to-day activities directly following the procedure.

“We are excited to be amongst an elite group of clinics in the United States to offer this life-changing procedure to our patients,” says Dr. Keverline, Medical Director at Southside Eye Care.

“Typically, many of my patients describe floaters as ‘strands’ or ‘blobs’ obstructing their line of vision which can significantly affect their day-to-day activities. Patients may have been told that they should just learn to live with their floaters or if they are particularly severe or troubling, they should consider surgical intervention. We are so pleased to be able to offer these patients a non-surgical; minimally invasive procedure that offers the potential to deliver a notable improvement in functional vision.”

“Since commencing this treatment in my practice, I have come to appreciate the negative effect that floaters can have on a patient’s quality of life. To date, the overwhelming response from my patients has been that floaters pose a major hindrance in their daily lives. As clinicians I believe we must embrace the growing need to manage floaters – we can no longer diminish the impact that they can have on a patient’s quality of life.” added Dr. Keverline.

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