A quick, painless laser procedure that clears the cloudiness which can develop behind a lens implant after cataract surgery, instantly restoring clear vision.
Months or years after cataract surgery, the membrane behind the intraocular lens can become cloudy (called posterior capsule opacification), blurring vision again. A YAG laser creates a tiny opening in this membrane to let light pass through clearly.
The procedure is done in the clinic in just a few minutes, requires no incision or injection, and vision typically improves almost immediately with little to no downtime.
YAG stands for Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet, the crystal used to produce the laser beam. A YAG laser is commonly used to clear cloudiness behind a lens implant after cataract surgery, and in glaucoma care for a procedure called YAG iridotomy.
Months or years after cataract surgery, the thin membrane behind the lens implant can turn cloudy, a condition called posterior capsule opacification or 'after-cataract'. A YAG laser makes a small opening in this membrane so light can pass through clearly again.
No. The procedure is painless and is done with numbing drops, without any incision or injection. You may see brief flashes of light during the few minutes it takes.
Recovery is usually very quick and most people return to normal activities the same day. You may notice a few floaters for a short time, and your doctor will advise on any eye drops and a follow-up check.
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