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YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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YAG Laser eye treatment for posterior capsular opacification (PCO)
YAG Laser eye specialist in Birmingham.
Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a relatively common occurrence after cataract surgery but is easily treatable. This happens when you develop thickening of the back (posterior) of the lens capsule which holds your artificial lens in place which is inserted during cataract surgery. Thickening of this capsule cause similar symptoms associated with cataracts. Vision becomes cloudy and you may also experience problems with bright lights. YAG laser is used to make an opening in this thickened capsule (Capsulotomy) to clear vision.

 

 

How is the YAG laser eye treatment carried out?

The laser treatment is painless and is carried out while sitting at a machine similar to the microscope we normally use to examine the eye. Local anaesthetic drops will be 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?
The laser creates an opening in the scarring behind the implant. This allows light to reach the retina, therefore bringing vision 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 as it can take some time for the drops that dilate your pupils to wear off and your vision may still be blurry following the laser. Please ensure that you make other travel arrangements. Because the laser treatment 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.

Common complications of YAG Laser Capsulotomy

For some people YAG laser eye treatment may cause eye pressure to briefly rise however this is very rare . If your practitioner is concerned about this they will check your eye pressure soon after the laser treatment. If your eye pressure has increased, you will be provided with some eye drops to bring it back down.
· Inflammation inside the eye-this is uncommon and responds rapidly to anti-inflammatory drops
· Floaters- these are harmless clumps of cells which move around inside the vitreous (a jellylike substance which fills the inside of the eye). You may see floaters as dots, circles, lines, clouds or cobwebs. These tend to subside after a few weeks.

Rare but serious complications

Retinal damage: 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 vast majority of people get an excellent improvement in their vision following YAG laser without experiencing any issues. If you have any concerns, the clinician performing the procedure will discuss this with you and will also describe the symptoms of retinal detachment. Please also be aware that retinal detachment surgery is normally very successful in preserving or restoring good vision.

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

38 Harborne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3EB

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