LASER TREATMENT OF OPAQUE CAPSULE (GUJARATI WORD “CHHARI”)

• Blurred vision 

• Glare 

• Other Visual disturbances after cataract surgery. 

• Patient symptoms: The doctor will also ask about your symptoms, such as glare, halos around lights, or blurry vision, which can help indicate the presence and severity of PCO. 

• Visual Acuity test: This test measures how well you can see and helps determine the extent to which your vision has been affected by the PCO. 

• Slit-lamp examination: An ophthalmologist uses a specialized, lighted microscope to get a close-up view of the inside of your eye, looking for any cloudiness or thickening on the posterior capsule. 

• Dilated eye exam: Eye drops are used to widen the pupil, which allows the doctor to see the back of the eye more clearly and accurately assess the severity of the PCO. 

• Younger age: Children who undergo cataract surgery have a higher risk of PCO, and patients under 60 have a significantly higher risk than older patients.

• Diabetes: This condition, which is a possible comorbidity with PCO, can increase the rate of PCO development due to associated inflammation.

• Other eye conditions: Pre-existing ocular inflammation, such as uveitis, and other conditions like glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and high myopia can increase the risk of PCO.

• Surgical technique: The skill and care of the surgeon in removing lens epithelial cells (LECs) can influence the risk of PCO.

• Intraocular lens (IOL) type: The material and design of the artificial lens used during surgery can impact the likelihood of PCO. Some studies suggest that hydrophobic acrylic lenses with a sharp-edged optic design result in lower rates of PCO. 

• YAG capsulotomy is a laser procedure used to treat cloudy vision by removing the opacification that can occur after cataract surgery. It’s typically a quick procedure, taking just a few minutes.

• YAG capsulotomy is considered a safe and effective procedure to restore the vision.

Vision improvement is usually noticeable soon after the procedure. Patients may experience some temporary blurring or light sensitivity, but this typically resolves within a few days. 

Patients usually receive eye drops after the procedure and may have a follow-up appointment to monitor their vision.