Can you use eye drops after YAG laser capsulotomy?

Your doctor will likely prescribe anti-inflammatory eye drops to take for about a week following your YAG capsulotomy. These drops help speed up healing and reduce any inflammation or discomfort. Following the procedure, you will be able to participate in most of your normal daily activities.

Do you need eye drops after YAG laser?

It is important to follow all instructions carefully to achieve the outcome that you desire. This includes using anti-inflammatory eye drops for up to several days after the procedure. You may resume all normal activities right away after your YAG laser procedure.

How do I prepare for a YAG laser?

Preparing for a YAG capsulotomy Your pupil needs to be dilated before the laser treatment can be given. Dilating drops can be given to patients to instill as they leave home, or administered at the rooms.

When to take eye drops after YAG laser treatment?

If the laser has been used to treat glaucoma you may be required to have intensive eye drops for half an hour after the laser. This is done routinely to prevent inflammation. The doctor may prescribe drops and tablets for you to take for up to 3 days after the treatment. We may ask you to make a follow-up clinic appointment.

Can a YAG laser be used for glaucoma?

Yag laser treatment. This type of laser is used to cut (divide) membranes in the eye that have become thickened after cataract surgery – this happens fairly often and is easily treated. It is also used to treat certain types of glaucoma. The treatment is very effective for these conditions.

Is the YAG laser capsulotomy procedure painless?

The treatment is painless due to the anaesthetic drops used to numb your eye before the laser and takes approximately 20 minutes. After the procedure, you will return to the waiting area. Your doctor or nurse may check the eye pressure about one hour later.

When to see an optician after YAG capsulotomy?

This will be fully explained to you by the Doctor if the need should arise. If you wish to see your Optician for an up-to-date refraction (eye test) after having YAG capsulotomy laser treatment, you should wait for 2 weeks before doing so. This will give your eye time to settle fully before seeing the Optician.

What is YAG laser eye surgery after cataract surgery?

YAG Laser Eye Surgery after Cataract Surgery. July 6, 2017Author: YAG laser definition: Laser posterior capsulotomy, or YAG laser capsulotomy, is a noninvasive procedure performed on the eye to get rid of the opacification (cloudiness) that develops on the posterior capsule of the lens of the eye after extraction of a cataract.

How long does it take for YAG eye drops to work?

The YAG laser is used to create an opening in the center of the capsule. You will first receive drops to dilate your pupils and to prevent a rise in your eye pressure. It takes 30-60 minutes for the drops to take effect. You will have the laser treatment done in the clinic.

How is YAG laser capsulotomy used to treat PCO?

YAG Laser Capsulotomy. PCO can be treated in your doctor’s office with a procedure called a YAG laser capsulotomy. The YAG procedure takes just a few minutes and does not cause any discomfort during or after the procedure. The effected eye will be dilated with drops before the procedure.

Is there any pain in the YAG laser?

There is no pain involved since nothing will touch your eye (s). You will sit behind the YAG laser (which looks like a microscope) and will look where the doctor tells you. On average, about 50 pulses from the laser will be used to treat your eye. Once the procedure is complete, it should not have to be repeated again in the future.