YAG laser Testimonials
** The appointment was arranged quickly. The laser treatment was very quick and painless. The results were immediate. My vision improved instantly. After struggling for many years with blurred vision, it was an amazing result. Thank you to all the staff, they are caring and professional (Mrs J W – July 2023)
** Service and care were excellent, cannot fault it. Would recommend the treatment (YAG laser) and the clinic (Mr J D – July 2023)
PROCEDURE
Your eye will be dilated with drops. Once the eye is dilated you will be taken to the laser room. Anaesthetic drops will be instilled into your eye to numb the eye surface. You will place your chin on the rest and your forehead on the bar. You will be asked to open both eyes and stare straightforward. It is important that you keep your head and eyes very still during the laser treatment. The procedure takes 10 – 15 minutes.
You will not feel any pain. You may hear a slight clicking noise and will see bright lights from the examination microscope.
AFTER LASER TREATMENT
Because of the bright lights you may be slightly dazzled but this will settle over 10 – 15 minutes.
The laser can create a few bubbles and over the next 1 – 2 weeks you may notice a few floaters. These are usually small black objects that can be seen in your vision and should settle within a few weeks, but they are harmless. They can, however, sometimes become permanent.
There are no restrictions on your activities after the laser, except for driving on the day of the laser.
You will not feel any pain.
RISKS OF YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY
Possible inflammation: That may cause temporary blurring and temporary redness of your eye. If this occurs you need to inform the clinic.
Raised pressure: Inside the eye. This can occur if a lot of laser has been used. If you are at risk of this the doctor may give you a tablet or drop to prevent it happening.
Vitreous floaters: These small black objects often like flies or spiders may occur for a few weeks. They often settle by this time but can persist forever although the eye and brain adapt to them.
Lens pitting If the laser is focused on the lens implant that you had it can damage the implant. It is therefore vital that you keep your head and eyes still so that the surgeon can ensure correct focusing of the laser beam.
Retinal detachment.
Rarely this can occur after YAG laser capsulotomy. You are at increased risk if you are short sighted or have had previous retinal detachment. If you are at risk of this the surgeon will check your retina a week or two post laser. Symptoms such as a shower of floaters associated with flashing lights or a curtain coming over the eye may indicate this complication.
Cystoid macular oedema.
Although the laser is working at the front of the eye the macula part of the retina at the back of the eye can react in an odd way and can become water logged (oedema). The water logging can reduce the vision. If this occurs you may require treatment usually in the form of drops or tablets to try and remove the water logging.
You should not drive on the day of your YAG laser capsulotomy as your vision may be blurred as a result of the laser and of the dilating drops. You will be able to drive the following day if you are able to read a car number plate at 25 yards.
You can wear your normal clothes for the procedure.
You do not necessarily require to be accompanied for the laser
