Post Cataract Surgery YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Before your treatment

1. Welcomed by your surgeon

   Your surgeon will greet you when you arrive at the clinic and they'll go through what to expect during the procedure with you.

2. Anaesthetic applied

   Your eye will be anaesthetised, which allows you to be comfortable during the procedure.

During your treatment

1. The laser is applied

   The laser is applied and your surgeon creates a small opening in your lens, using a YAG laser.

2. A clear view

   The opening creates a clear path for your vision and returns it to the standard it was when you first had cataract surgery.

3. Eye pressure checked

   While the procedure itself takes around five minutes, your surgeon will examine your eyes again after 20 minutes. When the pressure in your eyes has returned to normal, you'll be able to return home.

After your treatment

1. Immediate results

   YAG laser surgery results are almost immediate, but you may experience some blurriness while your eye drops subside. Once you're home, it's best to rest and sleep. You'll find that your vision will be even better when you wake up.

2. Aftercare appointments

   Your surgeon will advise when your next follow up appointment with your optometrist should take place.

3. The importance of eye health

   Our patients are also invited to one month and three month appointments. We recommend that we then see you on an annual basis, so we can keep a check on the health of your eyes.