
43. Floaters - To Treat or Not to Treat? (Dr. Matthew Tenant)
Blind Spot - The Eye Doctor's Podcast
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Episode · 30:47 · Sep 25, 2025
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In this episode, Dr. Matthew Tennant discusses the common issue of floaters in ophthalmology, exploring their physiological basis, patient experiences, and the limitations of current treatment options. The conversation delves into traditional methods like vitrectomy and YAG vitreolysis, highlighting their risks and effectiveness. Dr. Tennant also introduces PulseMedica, a startup developing innovative technology aimed at providing a safer, non-invasive solution for treating floaters, emphasizing the potential of femto laser technology. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of floater treatment and the ongoing challenges faced by both patients and clinicians.This episode is sponsored by Thea Pharma Canada - https://www.theapharma.caLearn more about PulseMedica at https://www.pulsemedica.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blind-spot-the-eye-doctor-s-podcast--5819306/support.
30m 47s · Sep 25, 2025
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