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YAG Capsulotomy in Potomac Falls
Months or years after cataract surgery, the thin capsule that holds the lens implant can become cloudy. A YAG laser capsulotomy is a brief, painless in-office procedure that opens the cloudy capsule and restores clear vision — usually in under five minutes per eye.
YAG capsulotomy is performed after cataract surgery — see our cataract surgery guide and cataract surgery service page. To discuss whether YAG applies to you, request an appointment or contact the office.
The Procedure
What happens during a YAG capsulotomy.
Why vision can become cloudy after cataract surgery
Months or years after cataract surgery, the thin capsule that holds the lens implant can become cloudy.
In the office
The laser treatment is performed in our office and usually takes under five minutes per eye.
Comfort during treatment
The eye is numbed with drops; most patients feel only a few brief clicks of the laser.
Frequently Asked
Questions about yag capsulotomy.
No. The eye is numbed with drops; most patients feel only a few brief clicks of the laser.