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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if glare is the main problem?
description: "YAG capsulotomy can be very helpful when glare is the main symptom and posterior capsule opacification is confirmed. ## Glare patterns suggestive of PCO Capsule haze scatters light in distinctive ways. - Starbursts, halos, or streaks around streetlights and headlights…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/suitability/is-yag-capsulotomy-suitable-if-glare-is-the-main-problem/"
updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if glare is the main problem?

YAG capsulotomy can be very helpful when glare is the main symptom and posterior capsule opacification is confirmed.

## Glare patterns suggestive of PCO

Capsule haze scatters light in distinctive ways.

- Starbursts, halos, or streaks around streetlights and headlights
- Dazzle from sunlight or bright indoor lighting
- Increased difficulty driving at night compared with early post‑operative vision
- Visibly cloudy capsule on slit‑lamp examination
- Only modest benefit from new glasses or anti‑glare lenses

## Assessing likely benefit from YAG

Not all glare is capsule related.

- Evaluation of corneal surface, tear film, and lens implant position
- Consideration of multifocal lens optics, which also cause halos
- Realistic discussion that YAG often reduces but may not abolish all glare
- Balancing symptom severity against small procedural risks
- Follow‑up to assess glare improvement and address residual issues