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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if OCT is normal?
description: "Yes. A normal OCT can support the decision to perform YAG capsulotomy, because it shows that the retina is healthy and that PCO is a likely cause of blur. ## Why a normal OCT helps It narrows down the cause…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/suitability/is-yag-capsulotomy-suitable-if-oct-is-normal/"
updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if OCT is normal?

Yes. A normal OCT can support the decision to perform YAG capsulotomy, because it shows that the retina is healthy and that PCO is a likely cause of blur.

## Why a normal OCT helps

It narrows down the cause of symptoms.

- No macular oedema, degeneration, or epiretinal membrane seen
- Blur or glare more likely to arise from capsule haze or refractive error
- Expectation that clearing the capsule can reveal near‑normal retinal function
- Useful baseline to compare with future scans if symptoms change
- Supports counselling that YAG may restore vision close to post‑cataract levels

## Other factors still needed

OCT alone does not decide suitability.

- Symptoms must be significant enough to justify the procedure
- Slit‑lamp exam should confirm meaningful PCO
- Refraction should exclude glasses as the main solution
- General eye health and pressure must be appropriate for laser
- Shared decision is still essential even with a normal OCT