Many will have heard people say “my lens got dirty” after having had cataract surgery. However, even though it is a very commonly used expression, even sometimes by professionals themselves to help patients understand, it is not completely accurate.
PSEUDOPHAKIC IO LENSES
WHAT IS “CLEANING THE LENS”?
To solve posterior capsule opacification, a capsulotomy is performed using YAG laser. Essentially, a small window is opened in this capsule in a precise and controlled manner, so it does not need to undergo treatment again as the fibrosis disappears.
WHEN IT APPEARS
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FAQs
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No. Even though we often talk about “needing to clean the lens”, this is no more than a simple way of speaking so that patients easily understand. Intraocular lenses are made of sophisticated materials to remain intact over time. What we “clean” is the membrane into which this lens is inserted.
This capsule tends to opacify over time due to a fibrous reaction, which is completely normal after surgery.
Yes, all patients operated on with intraocular lenses for presbyopia or cataracts will at some point present with posterior capsule opacification. It is therefore considered normal in the post-surgical period. However, the degree of opacification or fibrosis will vary from one patient to another. This will mean that symptoms appear in some cases (loss of vision quality) and not in others, as its progression will vary.
Not always, as it will depend on the degree of fibrosis and progression. In other words, if there is a small degree of opacification, there will be no vision symptoms and treatment will not be needed, although supervision at eye check-ups will determine whether it is needed at some point.
No. A capsulotomy is a procedure that is performed using YAG laser in a consulting room. It is important to stress that this laser is nothing like those used to treat refractive issues (myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism).
No. The procedure is performed in the consulting room itself and barely takes five minutes. No sedation, stitches or post-procedure rest are needed. It is a very quick and very routine procedure in ophthalmology consulting rooms.
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