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The Big Floater Management Decision Algorithm

Oct 31, 20231 min read

The Big Floater Management Decision Algorithm

There is a lot of information here to unpack. What is and isn't a floater, exogenous vs. endogenous floaters, the very important age...

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James H. Johnson MD

May 12, 20235 min read

From Reddit someone asked: "What's wrong with vitreolysis?"

I got transparent floaters, which are rarely visible indoors (if only against a white sunlit windowsill), but are visible outdoors...

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James H. Johnson MD

Jul 30, 202111 min read

Real Patient Experience and Journey with The Floater Doctor - James H. Johnson MD

So I just returned home after flying to Dallas, Texas to see Dr James Johnson for removing eye floaters. It’s late and I am tired after...

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Destruction of a Classic Weiss Ring Floater w/Narration

James H. Johnson MD

Jul 29, 20212 min read

Destruction of a Classic Weiss Ring Floater w/Narration

I previously treated David's left eye back in 2018 when I was back in So. California. Recently, he developed a new floater in his other...

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Tony Uploaded a Video Testimonial Describing his Experience with The Floater Doctor.

James H. Johnson MD

Mar 27, 20201 min read

Tony Uploaded a Video Testimonial Describing his Experience with The Floater Doctor.

From his Youtube upload description: "After about 6 months of being frustrated with floaters in my right eye, I went to Dr. James Johnson...

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Destruction of a Dense Vitreous Eye Floater without Invasive and Risky Surgery. Doctor's View.

James H. Johnson MD

Feb 27, 20202 min read

Destruction of a Dense Vitreous Eye Floater without Invasive and Risky Surgery. Doctor's View.

I have finally put together a video recording system mounted at the laser biomicroscope to better record these treatment. This is my 4th...

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CHOOSE YOUR FLOATER-TREATMENT DOCTOR CAREFULLY

James H. Johnson MD

Feb 24, 20201 min read

CHOOSE YOUR FLOATER-TREATMENT DOCTOR CAREFULLY

In this video Dr. Johnson explains why it is so important to choose the treating physician carefully. Now that more eye doctors have been...

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Posterior Vitreous Detachments (PVD): A description of the anatomy & risks to retina & new floaters.

James H. Johnson MD

Feb 12, 20202 min read

Posterior Vitreous Detachments (PVD): A description of the anatomy & risks to retina & new floaters.

This video describes the anatomy of the vitreous and its composition of collagen proteins and water. A common event occurring in mostly...

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Glare, Halos, Starbursts, and Other Vision Problems Especially with Multifocal IOL Lenses

James H. Johnson MD

Jan 23, 202015 min read

Glare, Halos, Starbursts, and Other Vision Problems Especially with Multifocal IOL Lenses

Buckle up, as this is a long one. I address the many causes of vision dysphotopsias such as glare, halos, the problems of contrast...

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The Accuracy of the YAG laser in Treating Vitreous Eye Floaters - Vitreolysis.

James H. Johnson MD

Jan 17, 20202 min read

The Accuracy of the YAG laser in Treating Vitreous Eye Floaters - Vitreolysis.

The YAG laser in incredibly accurate and precisely focused. This video sets out to demonstrate that fact.

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REFORMATION: The Challenge of Partial Reformation of Vitreous Eye Floaters Treated w/ YAG Laser

James H. Johnson MD

Jan 11, 20201 min read

REFORMATION: The Challenge of Partial Reformation of Vitreous Eye Floaters Treated w/ YAG Laser

The Reformation? It is not just a Religious Reorganization. The Vitreous Collagen can do that too!

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ELEVATED EYE PRESSURES AND EYE FLOATER TREATMENT

James H. Johnson MD

Jan 4, 20201 min read

ELEVATED EYE PRESSURES AND EYE FLOATER TREATMENT

Is it possible, and safe, to treat vitreous eye floaters in people who have elevated eye pressures (IOP) and/or actual glaucoma? Usually...

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CATARACTS and VITREOUS EYE FLOATER TREATMENT

James H. Johnson MD

Jan 3, 20201 min read

CATARACTS and VITREOUS EYE FLOATER TREATMENT

Since we usually treat an older demographic, we are often asked about vitreous eye floater treatment with a YAG laser (vitreolysis or...

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James H. Johnson MD

Oct 8, 20195 min read

Am I a Candidate For Treatment?

(originally published Oct 2012) Everyday I get email inquiries, or posts in the comments section of this web site from people all over...

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James H. Johnson MD

Oct 8, 20194 min read

The Smoke Screen Floater

(originally published Oct. 2012) In studying the logics of an arguments: Smoke Screen: An attempt to cloud or confuse the real issue with...

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James H. Johnson MD

Oct 8, 20192 min read

YOU HAD AN EXAM BUT YOUR DOCTOR DIDN’T SEE YOUR FLOATER?

(originally published Jan 2012) I am often contacted by potential patients prior to them coming out for an evaluation or examination....

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