The Floater Doctor
James H. Johnson, M.D.
Medical Director
email Dr. Johnson directly:
mail@thefloaterdoctor.com
Located in Arlington, TX
SITE MAP - FIND EVERY TOPIC
Please take your time to read through the various sub-topics. We have found that most of the questions floater sufferers have are already answered here. We address the science, costs, insurance participation, who is a candidate, expectations, risks, travel logistics, etc. If you still have questions, you can contact Dr. Johnson directly by going to the 'Home Page'.
General Overview of Eye Floaters
OVERVIEW AND WELCOME TO THE TREATMENT OF EYE FLOATERS
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VITREOUS EYE FLOATERS - What are they? Where are they? What types? and more...
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THE YAG LASER - How the YAG laser works, the safety consideration in its design, and more...
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EXPECTATIONS FOR LASER TREATMENT RESULTS & PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF TREATMENT
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TREATMENT OPTIONS - There are only 3 options really. The other stuff you find on the internet just doesn't work.
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WHY AREN'T MORE DOCTORS TREATING EYE FLOATERS? - Seriously. It is a common problem. We have several reasons...
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IS THERE A DOCTOR CLOSER TO YOU EXPERIENCED & QUALIFIED TO TREAT YOUR FLOATERS? - Probably not. More...
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CHOOSE YOUR DOCTOR AND LASER CAREFULLY - Just because a doctor bought a laser does not mean they have experience and this is a real problem in the marketplace...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - General treatment questions answered here
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YOUNGER (<35 YRS) FLOATER SUFFERERS - It is much less likely that you will be a candidate for treatment with the YAG laser. Here's why.
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More Practical Details, Fees, Logistics
THE EVALUATION / CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT - What to expect, treatment on same day? Can I drive / fly after? Lots more here...
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PREVIOUS LASIK? CATARACT SURGERY? PRK? RK? INTRAOCULAR CONTACT LENSES? - Previous surgeries, complicated issues...
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PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR SERVICES
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INSURANCE POLICIES - and guidance for possible reimbursement
Age Considerations For Younger Patients
A MUST READ FOR YOUNGER PATIENTS - For those younger than 35 years or so.
LOW DOSE ΑΤRΟΡΙΝΕ - Especially for those younger than 35 years or so., a safe and affordable pharmaceutical product to decrease your awareness of eye floaters
Autologous Serum Healing Eye Drops
Miscellaneous Category
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS - to help you understand the eye, the optics , and treatment of eye floaters
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TREATMENT VIDEOS - actual treatments as see from the doctor's viewpoint. See how it all goes down.
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JAMES H. JOHNSON, M.D. MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Brief Biography of the Medical Director and a pioneer in this sub-specialty
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Is Your Child on Low Dose ΑΤRΟΡΙΝΕ for Myopia? - We'll honor your doctor's prescription / recommendation and provide LDA about 1/3 the cost from a Compounding Pharmacy and mailed right to you
Blog / Video Blog
BLOG AND VIDEO BLOG: Miscellaneous topics that don't fit into above categories, or are a response to someone's particular inquiry, or whatever we feel like discussing
If the above topics did not
answer your questions ...