YAG Capsulotomy (YAG Cap)

Why use YAG Laser Capsulotomy (YAG Cap)?

• YAG cap is used to help you see clearly after cataract surgery

• You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. (This happens when a membrane in your eye, called the posterior capsule, becomes cloudy.)

• Watch this short video for more information

YAG Cap risks may include:

• Increase in floaters

• Increased eye pressure

• Swelling

• Redness

• Irritation

• Light sensitivity

• Halo/glare

• Retinal tear/detachment

• In rare cases YAG laser may be associated with permanent significant vision loss

Preparation instructions:

• Use all of your medications and eye drops as prescribed

• Consume your food and drink as usual

• You must bring a driver

• An anesthetic drop will be put in your eye(s) to numb the area

• While it is normal to feel nervous, the procedure only takes minutes to perform and is generally very well tolerated

Post-treatment instructions:

• Your vision will be blurred for 4-6 hours due to the dilating drops instilled in your eye(s) prior to the laser, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until the following day

• A prescription for a drop will be provided to you for the following days

• You will be provided a follow-up appointment in 6-8 weeks

• If you experience any significant pain please contact our office