Emerging evidence suggests that vitreous floaters are more bothersome than previously thought.

The disruption of vitreous opacities using YAG laser vitreolysis has stirred significant controversy, as the safety and efficacy of this method has not been confirmed by all reports.

By carefully considering the clinical features and peculiarities of floaters in each individual case, it may be possible for clinicians to safely and effectively relieve the bothersome symptoms of some patients.

As the currently available evidence is limited, future studies should characterize the exact role of YAG laser vitreolysis for the treatment of vitreous floaters.