Laser treatments for cloudy vision after cataract surgery and for raised eye pressure, done in the clinic in a few minutes.
Clouding behind the lens
Cleared in minutes with YAG laser
After cataract surgery, the thin capsule that holds the new lens can slowly become cloudy. This is called posterior capsule opacification, or “after-cataract”, and it can make vision blurry again months or years later.
Glaucoma is raised eye pressure that damages the optic nerve. Some types, such as narrow-angle glaucoma, can be treated or prevented with laser.
Both are treated with quick, painless lasers in the clinic: a YAG laser to clear the cloudy capsule, and laser procedures to help fluid drain and lower eye pressure.
At a glance
You may need assessment if you notice:
Months or years after cataract surgery.
Halos and dazzle, especially at night.
Updating glasses does not sharpen vision.
Found at a routine check.
A sign of glaucoma damage.
Sudden pain needs urgent care.
YAG laser is recommended when capsule clouding affects your vision. Glaucoma laser is advised when eye pressure is high, or when the drainage angle is narrow and at risk of closing.
After-cataract is not the cataract coming back. It is a common, easily treated clouding of the capsule behind the new lens.
Laser treatment may help if you
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dr. Waleed Bunami
Meet the team
Clears capsule clouding in a few minutes, without any cut.
Laser options to improve drainage and lower pressure.
Pressure checks before and after laser.
Laser treatment by an experienced consultant.
We check your vision, eye pressure and the cause of blurring.
Drops widen or narrow the pupil and numb the eye.
You sit at the laser while short pulses treat the eye.
We check your eye pressure before you go home.
Vision is blurry from the drops. Floaters are common after YAG.
Vision usually becomes clearer within a day.
Use any drops prescribed to control inflammation or pressure.
A review checks your vision and eye pressure.
Do
Avoid
No. It is quick and painless. You may see flashes of light during the treatment.
No. Once the capsule is cleared, it does not cloud over again.
Sometimes it reduces or replaces drops, but many people still need drops and regular checks.
After YAG laser, most people notice clearer vision within a day.
We’ll find the cause of your blurred vision or raised pressure and explain your treatment options.
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