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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable for moderate PCO?
description: "Moderate posterior capsule opacification is a common and appropriate indication for YAG capsulotomy when symptoms affect daily activities. ## Typical features of moderate PCO Clouding is obvious clinically and functionally. - Noticeable drop in clarity, contrast, and night‑time comfort -…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable for moderate PCO?

Moderate posterior capsule opacification is a common and appropriate indication for YAG capsulotomy when symptoms affect daily activities.

## Typical features of moderate PCO

Clouding is obvious clinically and functionally.

- Noticeable drop in clarity, contrast, and night‑time comfort
- Glare or halo problems that interfere with driving or reading
- Posterior capsule clearly hazy but not completely opaque
- Good potential for improvement based on other ocular findings
- Benefit likely to outweigh the small risks of the laser procedure

## Pre‑treatment discussion

Expectations should be clear.

- Explanation of the quick, painless nature of YAG capsulotomy
- Outline of possible temporary floaters or pressure rise
- Advice on symptoms of rare complications, such as retinal detachment
- Plan for review and refraction after vision stabilises
- Reassurance that repeat capsulotomy is rarely required