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Excercise Limitations with a PVD?
Frome the comments section of my video on Posterior Vitreous Detachments: "How soon can I get back to my carpentry? Doctor told me to stay away from heavy lifting for 1 week. I started to experience flashes on left peripheral Sunday evening and I saw Ophthalmologist Tuesday and she confirmed PVD but she need not see me again unless further developments" IF I were able to ask your doctor the reasoning behind their recommendation to avoid lifting, I would ask "What it is about

James Johnson
3 days ago2 min read
I got a question about which I laser I use
"Could you tell me the specific make and model of the YAG laser system your clinic uses for vitreolysis? Specifically, does the system feature True Coaxial Illumination (such as an Ellex Reflex platform)?" I think this is a really interesting question to ask me. It 'suggests' that you have been doing your internet research, perhaps finding some marketing material from Ellex (now, Lumibird). About 10+ years ago Ellex introduced their newer model of the Ultra-Q called the Ult

James Johnson
Aug 72 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...

James Johnson
Oct 31, 20231 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...

James Johnson
May 12, 20235 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...

James Johnson
Jul 30, 202111 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...

James Johnson
Jul 29, 20212 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...

James Johnson
Mar 27, 20201 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...

James Johnson
Feb 27, 20202 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...

James Johnson
Feb 24, 20201 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...

James Johnson
Feb 12, 20202 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...

James Johnson
Jan 23, 202015 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.

James Johnson
Jan 17, 20202 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!

James Johnson
Jan 11, 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...

James Johnson
Jan 4, 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...

James Johnson
Jan 3, 20201 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...

James Johnson
Oct 8, 20195 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...

James Johnson
Oct 8, 20194 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....

James Johnson
Oct 8, 20192 min read
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