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Secondary Cataract
A posterior capsulotomy is a short 5-minute laser
procedure completed for patients with secondary
cataract. It is completed using a YAG laser, a
special type of laser that has now been used in
the medical field for years.
The procedure is done as an outpatient. The only
anesthesia that is needed are some eye drops.
Once these eye drops are applied, a special contact
lens allows precision focusing of the YAG laser.
Once the four micron thick capsule has been targeted,
it can be safely cleaned and cleared away using
the laser delivery mechanism. Once the dilation
drops have worn off after three to four hours,
in improvement in vision is often immediately
appreciated. However, an increase in floaters
might be noticed for a few weeks.
Following the procedure, the patient does not
have any restrictions on activities and/or diet.
The eye is not patched and usually is not red.
Eye drops will need to be used for about 1 week
before the patient is seen in the office for follow-up. |
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