Jun 24, 2025 · The YAG laser works by emitting rapid pulses of laser energy that create tiny openings in the cloudy posterior capsule, instantly improving vision without traditional cutting.

Aug 28, 2024 · YAG stands for yttrium aluminum garnet, an artificial gemstone that’s a key part of how the laser works. The laser fires precise pulses of energy that slice through the posterior …

Dec 30, 2024 · This is a surgery done with a YAG laser. Your doctor will make a small opening in the cloudy lens capsule. This allows light to filter through, bringing back your vision.

Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy is a relatively noninvasive procedure that is used in the treatment of posterior capsular opacification in the eye.

5 days ago · A posterior capsulotomy (or YAG laser capsulotomy) is laser surgery you might need sometime after cataract surgery. It helps you see clearly if your vision becomes cloudy again.

4 days ago · Learn when YAG laser treatment after cataract surgery is safe, how long to wait, and what factors affect timing for clear and stable vision.

Jan 6, 2026 · A YAG laser can be used to treat several types of vision problems. Examples include sealing leaking blood vessels, reducing pressure in the eye, replacing the cornea, and …

YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again.

Months or even years after cataract surgery, your vision can become cloudy again. A laser treatment called YAG capsulotomy can help.

YAG capsulotomy is a quick, painless outpatient procedure. Here's what you can expect.