YAG capsulotomy is a laser procedure used to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common cause of blurred vision after cataract surgery. On 3rd April 2024, I underwent cataract surgery. On ...

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What Is a Posterior Capsulotomy? A YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is a procedure done to help remove scar tissue after you’ve had a lens replacement. Inside your eye, behind the iris and pupil, is a ...

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) capsulotomy provides lasting relief to patients with refractory OCD, according to the results from a clinical trial with a long-term follow-up of ...