Yag Laser Treatment
What is Yag Laser?
A YAG laser can be used to reduce pressure in the eyes. The most common procedure is capsulotomy after cataract surgery.
How do I prepare for the procedure?
- Dr. Veerle Van Tricht will tell you how to prepare. Arrange to have someone drive you home after the procedure.
- Bring dark sunglasses to your laser treatment appointments. Drops are used to dilate (widen) your pupils before treatment. Your pupils will absorb more harmful sunlight than usual while they are dilated. You will need to wear the dark sunglasses during your ride home.
- Tell your provider about all medicines you currently take. He or she will tell you if you need to stop any medicine for the procedure, and when to stop. He or she will tell you which medicines to take or not take on the day of the procedure.
- Dr. Veerle Van Tricht offer yag laser for both eyes in one short visit.
YAG LASER TREATMENT
- You will be given numbing eyedrops. You will hear the sound of the laser and might experience a mild ache. The photo is of a beauty treatment which I don’t perform. So will need to change.
- The machine used for the procedure is similar to the machine used during a regular eye exam. You will sit with your chin on the chinrest and your forehead against the headrest. You may be asked to look at a target with the eye that is not being treated. This helps you keep your treated eye where your provider wants it during treatment.
- Your healthcare provider will aim the laser where you need treatment. The number of bursts from the laser will depend on the reason you are having treatment. You may hear a click or similar sound with each burst. You will see flashes of bright light during the procedure. Tell your provider if you feel severe pain while the laser is being used. He or she may need to make changes to your procedure.
What will happen during the procedure?
Dr. Veerle Van Tricht will talk to you about what to expect for your exact procedure.
- You may be given local anesthesia as eyedrops or shots to help prevent discomfort. You may still feel a mild ache during the procedure, but you should not feel pain. A contact lens will be placed on your cornea. The lens will keep your eye still and help the laser focus.
- The machine used for the procedure is similar to the machine used during a regular eye exam. You will sit with your chin on the chinrest and your forehead against the headrest. You may be asked to look at a target with the eye that is not being treated. This helps you keep your treated eye where your provider wants it during treatment.
- Your healthcare provider will aim the laser where you need treatment. The number of bursts from the laser will depend on the reason you are having treatment. You may hear a click or similar sound with each burst. You will see flashes of bright light during the procedure. Tell your provider if you feel severe pain while the laser is being used. He or she may need to make changes to your procedure.
The Risks of Yag Laser Treatment are Minimal
Dr V has been performing these procedures for 25 years without any serious complications.
Floaters are common straight after the procedure but usually disappear spontaneously over time.
There is a small risk of bleeding which Dr. V will control by pressing the lens on the eye.
Postoperative inflammation and pressure spikes can occur but Dr. V will give you drops or a prescription to use after the treatment to significantly lower that risk.
Dr. V will call you personally after a week to make sure you have recuperated well. You can also go back to your optometrist to update your spectacles at that stage.
Yag laser treatment
What should I expect after the procedure?
- You may be given drops to reduce pressure in your eye.
- Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment may be given to reduce swelling and improve vision.
- You should be able to return to most activities right away.
- You may feel a mild ache in your eye or see flashes of light for a day or two.
- Your vision may be blurry for up to a week.
- You may have a headache for a few hours.
Further Information
Always consult your health care provider before deciding to know which one applies to your situation.
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