- YAG LASER produces a
concentrated beam of light that can focus on the iris or
any thick membrane behind the intraocular lens.
This laser beam can create a smooth ,fine opening of desired
size in these structures without affecting other sensitive
parts of the eye.
- YAG LASER treatment is done as an Out
Patient procedure. Special eye drops are put in the eyes
to numb them . A small contact lens is placed on the eye
to direct the laser light on to the desired site.The treatment
takes only few minutes and the patient can go back home
immediately.
- Laser surgery is safe and painless with few complications.
Some common diseases where YAG LASER is
used -
After Cataract or Posterior Capsular 0pacity
-
A membrane is left behind in Cataract surgery. This membrane
supports the IOL { Intra Ocular Lens or Artificial lens} inside
the eye.It may get thickenned or opaque as a process of scarring
few months following surgery.This may reduce the vision again
even after good and successful cataract operation. YAG LASER
is used to clean this opaque membrane.
Acute glaucoma -
A condition where the pressure of the eye is raised that
causes pain and loss of vision.YAG LASER is used to create
a small openning in the Iris to facilitate the flow of liquid
outside the eye.without surgical intervention.
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