Patient Procedures at Mountain View Eye Center

YAG Capsulotomy For Posterior Capsule Opacification

During a cataract operation, the cloudy lens is replaced with a clear, artificial lens. However, in some cases, a hazy membrane can form just behind the intraocular lens implant. This is known as posterior capsule opacity, and is very easily treated with YAG laser capsulotomy.

YAG laser capsulotomy is used to remove the haziness, and restore normal vision by making small holes in the posterior lens capsule of the crystalline. This hole allows light to pass through and restore normal vision. It is a fast, painless and very effective treatment. It usually is a quick outpatient procedure.