First Vitreolysis at Clementine Churchill Hospital
As a specialist in eye care, it’s always exciting to adopt new technology that offers improved outcomes for patients. Recently, I had the opportunity to perform my first viterolysis YAG laser treatment using the Ellex YAG Reflex laser at the Clementine Churchill Hospital. My patient, a skilled watchmaker, was experiencing significant visual disruption due to floaters. For someone who depends on precision and clarity in their profession, the floaters were not only frustrating but were affecting their livelihood.
The Ellex YAG Reflex laser is specifically designed to treat vitreous floaters, and it offers precision that is ideal for delicate treatments like viterolysis. The procedure itself was straightforward and non-invasive. After administering anaesthetic eye drops, I carefully focused the laser to break up the floaters without causing any damage to the surrounding tissue. The patient was awake throughout the procedure and reported no discomfort.
What made this treatment particularly rewarding was the patient’s immediate feedback. As a watchmaker, he noticed a dramatic improvement in his vision almost immediately. The floaters that once obstructed his fine detail work had been significantly reduced, allowing him to return to his craft with renewed clarity.
Performing this first viterolysis treatment was a milestone for me, and it demonstrated the value of cutting-edge technology like the Ellex YAG Reflex laser in enhancing patient outcomes. I'm looking forward to offering this treatment to more patients who can benefit from clearer vision and improved quality of life.
If you're dealing with problematic floaters, the YAG laser treatment might be the solution you're looking for. Get in touch to learn more!
A big thanks to Ted Goodwin the Company representative that was in attendance fine tuning the laser for optimal performance.
