Columbia, S.C, April 20, 2021 — Many individuals undergo cataract surgery in Columbia, SC each year to improve their vision. The success rate for this procedure is high, but some patients will experience continued blurry vision due to a condition known as posterior capsular haze. If you’ve recently undergone cataract surgery and are still experiencing cloudy vision, you might be eligible for a YAG Capsulotomy performed by the doctors at The Eye Center, a Columbia, SC eye clinic.

The doctors at The Eye Center explain, “During cataract surgery, the eye surgeon carefully opens the front portion of the elastic-like capsular bag that serves as a protective barrier for the back of the eye and holds the natural lens of the eye in place. The lens is then removed through the opening and an intraocular lens implant is positioned in its place...some patients experience blurred or hazy vision as a result of cloudiness that develops in the capsule.”

This problem doesn’t always come to light immediately, and may occur weeks, months, or even years after your cataract surgery. However, the skilled doctors at The Eye Center now offer a solution. “[A] YAG laser is used to treat post capsular haze in a procedure called YAG Capsulotomy,” the clinic explains. “The YAG laser creates a new clear opening in the back of the capsular bag for you to look through. This simple procedure often restores clear vision and will not have to be repeated in the future.”

Anyone who has been experiencing blurry or hazy vision following cataract surgery in Columbia, SC is a candidate for this short, painless procedure. The Eye Center has begun providing this service to anyone who is interested, and encourages patients to reach out if they have any questions. Most people who undergo this procedure notice an immediate improvement in their vision, but it could take days or weeks for the improvements to take full effect.

No recovery time is required after a YAG Capsulotomy, making it suitable for anyone experiencing these undesirable side effects after cataract surgery. To learn more or to make an appointment, contact The Eye Center, P.A.

About The Eye Center

The Eye Center is the leading refractive practice in South Carolina, providing full service eye care and specializing in Refractive Surgery – Lasik, AST, PRK, PRELEX, as well as Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery.

Visit: https://www.theeyecentersc.com/services/yag