Treatment of Secondary Cataracts |
| The treatment of secondary cataracts is called a YAG Laser Capsulotomy. It is a brief and painless outpatient procedure that is performed without the need for anesthesia or a surgical incision. |
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| The YAG Laser makes a small opening in the clouded capsule behind the artificial lens. This allows light to reach the retina without distortion. The result is improved vision. |
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| Your activities are not limited following YAG laser treatment. In most cases, improvement in vision is noticed within minutes after the procedure. It is normal to see fragments of the lens capsule floating as shadows across the field of vision after the procedure. With time, these fragments (floaters) usually become less noticeable as they are absorbed by the eye. |
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| Early treatment of symptomatic secondary cataracts with the YAG Laser is recommended. The procedure is highly effective when performed at the time the capsule first turns cloudy and begins to affect your vision.
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