YAG Laser

YAG capsulotomy, also known as posterior capsulotomy or YAG posterior capsulotomy, is a medical procedure to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), which can develop after cataract surgery. Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens (cataract) from the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision. However, in some cases, the capsule that holds the artificial lens can become cloudy over time, causing vision problems similar to those caused by the original cataract.

YAG capsulotomy is a minimally invasive procedure using a YAG (yttrium aluminium garnet) laser to create a small opening in the cloudy posterior capsule. This opening allows light to pass through to the retina and improves vision. The procedure is quick, painless, and typically performed outpatient. It doesn't require incisions or stitches, as the laser creates the opening by delivering precise energy pulses.