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What is posterior capsular opacification (PCO)?
What is posterior capsular opacification (PCO)?
Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is a common condition that can occur months or years after cataract surgery, when the thin membrane left behind to support the artificial lens becomes cloudy.
This clouding can cause blurred or hazy vision, glare, and difficulty seeing clearly, similar to cataract symptoms returning.
The condition can be diagnosed by an eye specialist on a slit lamp microscope.
What are the symptoms of PCO?
What are the symptoms of PCO?
Blurred or cloudy vision after previously clear cataract surgery
Increased glare or halos around lights, especially at night
Difficulty reading or seeing fine details
Washed-out colours or reduced contrast
What is the treatment for PCO?
What is the treatment for PCO?
The treatment for posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is a laser procedure called YAG laser capsulotomy.
The laser creates a small opening in the cloudy capsule to allow light to pass through clearly again.
It is painless, usually takes only a few minutes, and vision often improves within hours to days.
You may experience some floaters in the first few days after the laser treatment.
Laser Posterior Capsulotomy
Laser Posterior Capsulotomy
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