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You are suffering from an opacification of the capsule of your lens, responsible for a decrease in visual acuity and a difficulty in monitoring your fundus. A laser treatment (capsulotomy), which is a means of improving your vision, is proposed to you.<\/p>\n
This sheet contains information on the operation, its results and its risks.<\/p>\n
Posterior capsular opacification (sometimes called secondary cataract)<\/strong> Capsular opacification occurs in over 30% of cases in the years following cataract surgery. Your surgeon has deliberately left the capsule of your lens in place to support the lens implant that replaces the natural lens.<\/p>\n Why treat with laser?<\/strong> Modalities of the procedure :<\/strong> Intraoperative incidents or difficulties:<\/strong> Usual postoperative course:<\/strong> Complications of laser capsulotomy :<\/strong> Retinal complications, often of delayed appearance, more frequent in cases of retinal fragility (for example: high myopia) and likely to lead to a drop in vision, require a rapid consultation with your ophthalmologist: Displacement of the artificial lens implanted during the initial operation is exceptional and is indicated by a drop in vision. It may require a re-intervention. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1665505883361{margin-bottom: -40px !important;padding-top: 6vh !important;padding-right: 6vh !important;padding-bottom: 6vh !important;padding-left: 6vh !important;background-color: #5abbed !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″] You want to make an appointment? You can either call one of the 5 sites via the button below, or make an appointment directly online in the Contact section, or send me a message in the Contact section [\/vc_column_text]
\nThis is not a “regrowth” of the cataract but a loss of transparency of the natural lens capsule behind the implant (or artificial lens).<\/p>\n
\nBecause eye drops cannot cure a secondary cataract.
\nThe laser is the technique of choice, practised without incision: it is the “capsulotomy with the Nd-YAG laser” which makes it possible to release the opacities of the visual axis by opening the opacified membrane in its centre by laser impacts of controlled power.<\/p>\n
\nThe procedure is performed on an outpatient basis
\nThe patient sits in front of the device and must avoid moving by keeping his head pressed against the support provided for this purpose.
\nThe laser treatment is quick and painless. A single session is usually sufficient.<\/p>\n
\nThese are rare:
\nVagal malaise may occur during treatment, or immediately afterwards.
\nGlare and discomfort due to possible dilation of the pupil should be avoided for the first three hours after treatment.<\/p>\n
\nVisual recovery is rapid, often noticeable by the next day.
\nThe perception of flying flies and increased sensitivity to light may be observed for a variable period.
\nA certain degree of irritation or inflammation of the eye and a transient rise in intraocular pressure are frequent and can be prevented by the treatment with drops prescribed for a variable period of time; the care is reduced to the instillation of these eye drops and the possible taking of tablets, instructions which will be specified on the prescription of your ophthalmologist<\/p>\n
\nThese are rare.
\nModerate ocular inflammation may occur, rarely significant or prolonged.
\nA lasting rise in intraocular pressure is exceptional. It leads to consider an adequate treatment.<\/p>\n
\n– central retinal oedema (less than 1% of cases) or aggravation of a pre-existing macular disease, announced by visual fog or image distortion
\n– posterior vitreous detachment and\/or retinal detachment, heralded within a variable time frame by new floaters, haze or the sensation of light flashes. An alteration of the optical part of the implant affected by a few laser impacts, without visual consequences in the vast majority of cases.<\/p>\n
\nRecurrence of capsule opacification is rare: it requires a new laser session or a new operation.<\/p>\nCONTACT<\/span><\/span><\/h4> <\/span> <\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text basel_color_scheme=”light”]<\/p>\n
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