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Patient Education Resources

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YAG Laser Capsulotomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0464

After cataract surgery, it is common for the thin capsule behind your new lens to become cloudy and make your vision blurry again. A YAG laser capsulotomy is done to improve your vision. The pamphlet describes getting ready for treatment, what happens during the treatment, and what to expect after.

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