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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if you want perfect vision?
description: "YAG capsulotomy can sharpen vision when PCO is present, but it cannot guarantee perfect sight, so very perfectionist expectations need careful discussion. ## What YAG can and cannot do It specifically clears capsule haze. - Can improve clarity, contrast, and…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable if you want perfect vision?

YAG capsulotomy can sharpen vision when PCO is present, but it cannot guarantee perfect sight, so very perfectionist expectations need careful discussion.

## What YAG can and cannot do

It specifically clears capsule haze.

- Can improve clarity, contrast, and reduce glare caused by PCO
- Cannot correct other problems such as macular disease or irregular astigmatism
- Does not change the power or design of the intraocular lens
- Carries small risks, including floaters, pressure rise, and rarely detachment
- May still leave minor imperfections that require glasses

## Who may be less suited

Certain expectations make satisfaction unlikely.

- People who will only accept flawless, glasses‑free vision in all conditions
- Those highly anxious about any small visual side‑effects
- Patients who already have multiple other eye conditions limiting potential
- Individuals focusing on tiny visual differences that may persist post‑YAG
- In such cases, shared decision‑making may conclude that monitoring is wiser