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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if night driving is difficult?
description: "YAG capsulotomy is often suitable when posterior capsule opacification is making night driving difficult. ## Night‑time issues linked to PCO Capsule haze is particularly troublesome in low light. - Halos, fog, or haze around headlights and reflective signs - Struggling…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if night driving is difficult?

YAG capsulotomy is often suitable when posterior capsule opacification is making night driving difficult.

## Night‑time issues linked to PCO

Capsule haze is particularly troublesome in low light.

- Halos, fog, or haze around headlights and reflective signs
- Struggling more on dark, wet, or unfamiliar roads
- Vision that was previously adequate at night after cataract surgery
- Confirmed capsule thickening on examination
- Limited improvement from glasses or anti‑glare coatings alone

## Planning around driving

Short‑term adjustments may be needed.

- Avoiding night driving immediately before and after the laser until vision is checked
- Resuming with short, familiar routes in good conditions first
- Reporting any new floaters, flashes, or curtain‑like shadows promptly
- Using headlights and windscreens optimally to minimise scatter
- Considering additional glasses tweaks if minor issues remain