ELLEX Eye Floaters Treatment in Fredericksburg, VA

It can be disconcerting to see something floating around in your field of vision. Luckily, in most cases, floaters are not harmful or serious. Rarely do they suggest a sight-threatening condition.

A sudden increase in floaters — or floaters that appear in conjunction with loss of peripheral vision or flashes of light — could indicate problems with the retina (such as a tear or detachment). If you experience floaters accompanied by vision loss or flashes of light, you should seek medical attention promptly.

Many floaters do go away on their own. If they do not resolve by themselves or they become so prominent that they affect your vision and hinder activities of daily living, you may be a good candidate for ELLEX laser vitreolysis. Consulting with our team about laser eye floater removal can help you determine whether the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks.

ELLEX is a laser treatment for floaters. It is commonly assumed that the laser breaks the vitreous strands into smaller pieces; actually, the laser energy converts the vitreous into gas and then the eye promptly absorbs the gas. The result is that the floater is reduced in size or eliminated and no longer interferes with quality of vision.

It depends on the nature of the floaters and the amount of laser energy required to treat the floaters. If the energy needed to treat every floater exceeds a pre-determined threshold, additional treatment sessions are required.

No, the eye floater treatment is virtually painless.

An ELLEX treatment session takes between 10 and 45 minutes.

On average, two treatment sessions are required to produce the desired results.

There is no recovery downtime needed after ELLEX treatment. It is performed on an outpatient basis so you can return home after the procedure. You will not have any limitations on your activities and can immediately go back to work or your daily routine. You will be asked to use anti-inflammatory drops after treatment.

Some patients notice small, dark specks in their visual field right after treatment. However, they are small enough that they do not interfere with vison, and they tend to disappear quickly. Redness, mild discomfort or temporarily blurry vision can occur after treatment.

There is a risk of increased intraocular pressure, retinal detachment, retinal tear or cataracts if treatment is not performed correctly. Rest assured that our team’s training and experience with the technology reduce the risk of complications.

Laser floater removal with ELLEX is highly effective. However, if you have persistent floaters after treatment, our team may advise you to undergo vitrectomy surgery.

Access Eye is part of an elite group of clinics to offer ELLEX laser treatment to patients, and we have the skill set and expertise needed to master this advanced technology. Our doctors care deeply about your ocular health and visual function, and we are always looking for ways to correct problems that impede your vision.

If you suffer from prominent or frequent floaters, we believe that laser vitreolysis with ELLEX could help you achieve an immediate and significant improvement in your visual function and reclaim a better quality of life.

To learn more about ELLEX laser vitreolysis, please call or email Access Eye today.