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  • Punctum Plugs
  • Red Eye
  • Glaucoma Investigation
  • Medical Retina Clinic
  • Dry Eye Clinic
  • Ophthalmic Imaging
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
  • PCO (Posterior Capsular Opacification)  is a common occurrence after cataract surgery and is easily treatable
  • PCO is when there is thickening of the back (posterior) of the lens capsule causing clouding of vision
  • YAG Laser is used to make an opening in this thickened capsule (Capsulotomy) to clear vision
  • A safe in-office procedure

 

 

How is the YAG laser eye treatment carried out?

  • 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

Potential complications of YAG Laser Capsulotomy

  •  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

Rare but serious complications

  • 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
Edgbaston Eye Clinic

Edgbaston Eye Clinic

38 Harborne Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3EB

Registered Specialities: Supplementary Prescribing, Additional Supply Speciality & Independent Prescribing Speciality

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