Eugene Goopio needs to undergo Laser After Cataract Surgery... Posterior Capsulotomy (Laser after Cataract Surgery) Posterior capsulotomy is a laser surgical procedure which is sometimes necessary to clear vision after cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens inside the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens implant. The cataract is surrounded by a clear cellophane-like wrapping. During cataract surgery, the front cellophane wrapping is removed. Then the cataract is removed and the implant placed. The back cellophane wrapping (known as the posterior capsule) remains intact. In some people, months or even years after cataract surgery, this clear cellophane membrane becomes cloudy. Subsequently, laser treatment is done to restore vision. Symptoms Decrease in vision is the main symptom which begins anywhere from a few months to many years after cataract surgery. Also, increased difficulty with glare and bright lights as well as decreased ability to read and see far distances. Treatment Treatment involves a brief two minute procedure in which a laser is used to create an opening in the clouded membrane. A laser is a focused beam of light. The procedure is completely painless and is completed with numbing eye drops. There are no eye drops to use after the procedure and most patients resume all normal activity immediately. Most patients notice an improvement in vision within the first day or two.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:40:07 +0000
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