YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Overview

It is very common for patients to experience beautifully clear vision after cataract surgery, only to notice their sight becoming slightly cloudy or blurry again months or even years later. Many people worry their cataract has "grown back," but cataracts cannot return. What you are experiencing is likely Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), where the microscopic "bag" holding your artificial lens becomes frosted. A YAG Laser Capsulotomy is a highly effective, painless procedure used to clear this frosting away.

What to Expect:

• It is a outpatient clinic proceduree: There are no incisions, no needles, and no need to enter an operating theatre. It is performed as a simple outpatient procedure.
• It is incredibly quick: The laser treatment takes just a few minutes. You will hear a clicking sound and see bright lights, but you will feel absolutely no pain.
• Rapid results: We gently polish a clear window through the cloudy film, with most patients noticing a significant improvement in their vision within 24 hours.

Your Next Step

If you have previously had cataract surgery and feel like your vision has lost its sharpness or you are experiencing new glare from car headlights, book an assessment. A quick, painless laser treatment may be all that is needed to bring your sight back to life.