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title: Is YAG capsulotomy suitable with multifocal lenses?
description: "YAG capsulotomy is often suitable and sometimes particularly helpful with multifocal lenses, as these rely on a clear visual axis to work well. ## Potential benefits PCO can quickly degrade multifocal performance. - Improved sharpness at distance, intermediate, and near…"
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updated: "2025-12-24"
category: Suitability
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# Is YAG capsulotomy suitable with multifocal lenses?

YAG capsulotomy is often suitable and sometimes particularly helpful with multifocal lenses, as these rely on a clear visual axis to work well.

## Potential benefits

PCO can quickly degrade multifocal performance.

- Improved sharpness at distance, intermediate, and near once haze is removed
- Reduction in additional glare or halos caused by capsule scatter
- Better ability to judge whether any remaining symptoms are lens‑design related
- More accurate refraction and assessment of spectacle needs
- Enhanced satisfaction in otherwise well‑centred, healthy eyes

## Important considerations

YAG makes later lens exchange more complex.

- Confirming lens centration and suitability before opening the capsule
- Ensuring other causes of dissatisfaction are explored first
- Understanding that once YAG is done, surgical lens exchange carries higher risk
- Balancing the desire for clarity against possible future need for lens adjustment
- Careful documentation of counselling and consent