It is a non-invasive laser procedure to eliminate the cloudiness that
occasionally interferes with a patient’s vision after cataract surgery. During the cataract surgery the cataract is removed, but a thin membrane that held the cataract is left in place to hold the implanted artificial lens. Leaving the capsule in place during cataract surgery allows the patient’s vision after surgery to be more stable and ensures fewer surgical complications. However, sometimes the posterior or back portion of the capsule becomes cloudy over time. This can be resolved with a quick laser procedure performed in our outpatient surgery center.