YAG Laser Capsulotomy London
What is YAG laser Capsulotomy? YAG laser Capsulotomy (or Yttrium Aluminum Garnet laser Capsulotomy) is a non-invasive laser procedure used to treat Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) after cataract surgery. Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is a common occurrence after cataract surgery (approximately 1 in 4), with the duration of its occurrence varying from person to person. On average, PCO can occur between 3months to 5 years post-cataract surgery. Laser treatment after cataract surgery is usually required when vision loss due to PCO starts impacting your day-to-day life. YAG laser eye surgery is performed under topical anesthesia (anaesthetic eye drops) by an ophthalmologist and is a relatively short procedure that takes about 5-10 minutes. Why do you need YAG laser treatment after cataract surgery? The lens of our eye is enclosed inside a capsular membrane. When the lens starts getting opacified with age or other conditions leading to cataracts, the ophthalmologist removes ...