Depends on the cause of the blurry vision. There are many other more common causes of blurry vision than recurrence of capsule opacity. Recurrence of capsule opacity would likely be a less than 1 in 2000 kind of event.
Your surgeon should be better able to tell you the cause of the blurred vision.
The opacity in the line of sight--which is usually central- is what is treated. Since pupil size varies and lens optic sizes vary the doctor should tailor the position and size to the patients best interest. Usually, that is central and a millimeter or so larger that the largest natural pupil size.
Treatment of the peripheral anterior capsule can avoid anterior/posterior lens movement or contraction of the anterior lens capsule opening that can diminish vision.
This proceedure should be in the basic skill set of any ophthalmologist. It's one of the most common eye procedures with a very long safety record. The other options are to do nothing ( and continue to see blurry) or do a more invasive surgery in the eye ( the old fashioned) way with a lot more risk and expense and a trip back to the operating room.
There can be several causes. Immediately afterwards the patient can see the capsular debri & bubbles formed by the laser. These clear within a few days. The vitreous jelly can also detach from the inside of the eye. This usually gets less noticeable within a few weeks or less. Vitreous detachment can also happen whether or not the laser is done. Often, pre-existing floaters are more easily seen after the cloudy capsule is removed.
If the person still sees blurry ,can yag be done a 2nd time?
kumarenpillay 3 months ago
@kumarenpillay
Depends on the cause of the blurry vision. There are many other more common causes of blurry vision than recurrence of capsule opacity. Recurrence of capsule opacity would likely be a less than 1 in 2000 kind of event.
Your surgeon should be better able to tell you the cause of the blurred vision.
AMahootchi 3 months ago
Dr Amahootchi do you preffer to Yag the capsule peripherally or do you only Yag the window of central vision?
badmrfrost 3 years ago
The opacity in the line of sight--which is usually central- is what is treated. Since pupil size varies and lens optic sizes vary the doctor should tailor the position and size to the patients best interest. Usually, that is central and a millimeter or so larger that the largest natural pupil size.
AMahootchi 3 years ago
Treatment of the peripheral anterior capsule can avoid anterior/posterior lens movement or contraction of the anterior lens capsule opening that can diminish vision.
AMahootchi 3 years ago
Is it safe to do this? I mean long term. I am 25 and need to do this.
gautumb 3 years ago
This proceedure should be in the basic skill set of any ophthalmologist. It's one of the most common eye procedures with a very long safety record. The other options are to do nothing ( and continue to see blurry) or do a more invasive surgery in the eye ( the old fashioned) way with a lot more risk and expense and a trip back to the operating room.
AMahootchi 3 years ago
There can be several causes. Immediately afterwards the patient can see the capsular debri & bubbles formed by the laser. These clear within a few days. The vitreous jelly can also detach from the inside of the eye. This usually gets less noticeable within a few weeks or less. Vitreous detachment can also happen whether or not the laser is done. Often, pre-existing floaters are more easily seen after the cloudy capsule is removed.
There can be other causes as well.
AMahootchi 4 years ago
When patients get floaters after the yag cap is that because of the debris that settled?
ajrb1983 4 years ago