YAG Laser Capsulotomy in London

Regain visual clarity with a fast, pain-free laser treatment performed by London specialist Sharmina Khan.

Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations carried out worldwide and though most patients are free from complications, some do require follow-up care to preserve their new level of eyesight. Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) occurs when the eye’s lens capsule becomes cloudy behind the synthetic implant, restricting the amount of light reaching the back of the eye and causing post-operative clarity to slip away.

With a simple procedure, Sharmina Khan can restore your eyesight. YAG laser capsulotomy is fast, pain-free and hugely effective.

What is a YAG Laser Capsulotomy?

A YAG laser capsulotomy is a simple procedure that can clear up any cloudiness developing on the eye’s natural lens capsule. First, anaesthetic eye drops are administered to numb the eye and dilate the pupil. Then, the YAG laser is aimed at the rear of the lens capsule where it makes a small hole, enabling light to pass through.

Vision should improve in about 24 hours.

YAG Laser Surgery is a simple procedure that is usually free of complications. As with any surgical procedure, however, there can be some side-effects, including a detached retina, ‘floaters’ caused by the membrane breaking up, increased eye pressure and inflammation.

If you have had cataract surgery in both eyes, you may need YAG Laser Surgery in both eyes too. Generally, PCO occurs within 6 months of cataract surgery, but the condition might develop in each eye at different rates. However, you shouldn’t need laser treatment in the same eye more than once.

Maintain Vision After Cataract Surgery with Specialist Ophthalmic Surgeon Sharmina Khan

A highly regarded private consultant specialising in cataract and lens surgery, Sharmina Khan is committed to helping all her patients optimise their vision. If you notice any reduction in your eyesight after cataract surgery, you don’t have to suffer in silence. With years of experience under her belt and a passion for patient care, Sharmina Khan will make sure your newfound clarity is here to stay.

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Procedures and Treatments
C7122 cataract surgery to one eye at a time.
C7125 cataract surgery to both eyes on the same day.
C7122 lens surgery to one eye at a time.
C7125 lens surgery to both eyes on the same day.
C7340 YAG laser posterior capsulotomy to one eye.
C7341 YAG laser posterior capulotomy to both eyes.