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• The laser treatment is carried out while sitting at a machine similar to the microscope we routinely use to examine the eye
• Local anaesthetic drops is given and a contact lens may be placed on your eye to steady it and focus the laser beam
• The laser light is invisible but a bright light is used so that the thickening or scarring can be seen
• Each laser shot lasts a fraction of a second and you will hear a clicking sound at the same time

What happens after YAG laser eye treatment?

• Vision is then restored back to the level it was before the scarring happened
• It may take a few days before your vision is fully restored
• Drops may be given for you to use after the procedure
• We advise that you do not drive yourself home after your procedure
• Does not require any incisions or stitches, you are normally able to return to your daily activities straight away

What are the risks of YAG laser eye treatment?

• The laser procedure is considered very safe
• Though there are some risks, serious side effects are very rare
• If a contact lens is used, your eye may be a little sore following the treatment, but this should soon wear off

•  May cause eye pressure to briefly rise however this is very rare
• If your eye pressure has increased, you will be provided with some eye drops to bring it back down
• Inflammation inside the eye-uncommon and responds rapidly to anti-inflammatory drops
• Floaters are common; normally seen as dots, circles, lines or cobwebs floating in your field of vision
• Floaters are harmless and subside after a few weeks

• Very rarely, laser can cause a retinal detachment which can happen days, weeks or months after the treatment
• This is more likely to happen if you are very shortsighted
• It is important to stress that these risks are extremely rare complications of YAG laser treatment
• The clinician performing the procedure will discuss this with you and will also describe the symptoms of retinal detachment
• Retinal detachment surgery is very successful in preserving or restoring good vision