Early PCO

[TillyMack]

Hello, I've developed PCO in both eyes within weeks of cataract surgery.  I understand YAG laser is the only treament for this condition, but I would like to explore options which might provide the safest YAG available.  Is there a particular specialty or location where practitioners are well trained in this regard?  Alternatively, is there a reason I should return to my cataract surgeon for this procedure?  Thank you.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Yag capsulotomy is among the easiest, quickest, safest procedures an opthalmologist EyeMD performs.   Your surgeon would be great unless there is considerable distance or inablity to get in. I would recommend you not have it done by an optometris od non-physician. Although allowed to do Yag cap in some states, in my opinion it exceeds the scope and expertise of their practive.

[MrPresley]

I needed to have a YAG procedure about 3 1/2 years after cataract surgery and it was performed by my original surgeon.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Approximately 9% of cataract/IOL surgeries will eventually need Yag Cap

[MrPresley]

BTW, how ‘bout them Chiefs

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Don't bet the farm, Taylor Swift is a major distraction.