The most common complication of cataract surgery is
clouding of the part of the lens covering (capsule) that remains after surgery,
called posterior capsule opacification. If the cloudiness affects your vision,
you may choose to have a laser surgery called Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy to
correct this problem.
The doctor will apply topical anesthetic (eyedrops)
so that you won't feel pain. Then he or she will use a laser (Nd:YAG laser) to
cut a hole in the clouded back lining of the lens capsule. This allows light to
pass through the membrane to the retina at the back of the eye.
What To Expect After Surgery
YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is an outpatient
procedure. The person may wait in the outpatient surgery area or the doctor's
office for 1 to 2 hours after the procedure so that he or she can have the
pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) checked. Intraocular pressure (IOP)
is the pressure caused by the fluid inside the eye that helps keep the shape of
the eye. You should not feel pain after the surgery.
Why It Is Done
After cataract surgery, some people notice
cloudiness (sometimes called aftercataract) after several months or years. In
some people, it can become very dense and cause as much or more vision loss as
the original cataract.
The decision to have this procedure is based on the
same criteria as the decision to have the original cataract surgery:
Vision problems are affecting your work or
lifestyle.
Glare caused by bright lights is a problem.
You cannot pass a vision test required for a
driver's license.
You have double vision.
The difference in vision between your two eyes is
significant.
You have another vision-threatening eye disease.
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Source : www.modieyecarecentre.com
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