- Recommendation ID
- IPG741/01
- Question
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.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) 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.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- YAG laser vitreolysis for symptomatic vitreous floaters
- Number
- IPG741
- Date issued
- October 2022
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | Yes |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/10/2022 |