Evidence on the safety and efficacy of YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.
Further research should include suitably powered randomised controlled trials. Research should report details of patient selection (including type, size and location of floaters), degree of visual disturbance and details of the procedure.
This procedure should only be done by retinal specialists experienced in laser surgery and with expertise in managing vitreoretinal disease.