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YAG Capsulotomy Laser Treatment - London

Reducing PCO symptoms after Cataract Surgery.

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After having your cataract surgery, some people may experience PCO symptoms 1-5 years after treatment. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about.
 
Once you have had treatment to permanently get rid of any blurry vision, your natural vision will restore and PCO will never return again. This is due to the thickening of the capsule in your eye. This haze can be removed by the use of our YAG Laser treatment in just 60 seconds!
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I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bolger for their exceptional care and dedication. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and I truly appreciate everything you’ve done. With All my Love Gabriel Boboaca
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Excellent clinic and great service. Recommend.
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I can’t thank My-iclinic enough, Bola Odufuwa-Bolger and the team she has around her have just been fantastic, I’m over the moon with how my surgery has gone. This has been in the making for the last 5 months so I’m glad we have been able to get the surgery done.
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I have had several consultations and examinations at My I Clinic and have to say that every time, i have experienced excellent levels of care, advice and service. Staff are always really helpful and polite.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding care from start to finish I am writing this review on behalf of Mr. Alan Nathan Gershon (Mr G), whom I care for. At 95 years old, he attended myiClinic London on 12 August 2026 for a YAG laser procedure, which was initially planned for his left eye only. From the moment we arrived, every member of staff was welcoming, kind, respectful, and professional. We were treated with genuine care and dignity throughout our visit. A special thank you goes to Ms. Bola Odufuwa-Bolger, the Clinic Director and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. Her patient-centred approach was exceptional. During the assessment, she carefully discovered that although Mr. G's left eye had the thicker after-cataract, his right eye was also affected. The procedure took much longer than expected, but she remained patient, meticulous, and determined to achieve the best possible outcome. After the procedure, she felt the left eye might need to be redone. However, by the very next day, Mr. G's eyesight had improved remarkably. He now enjoys a renewed lease of vision—he can even read without his prescription glasses, something that has made an enormous difference to his quality of life. We are also incredibly grateful to Catalina Tomulescu, the Ophthalmic Technician, whose kindness and support were wonderful, as well as every member of the team who cared for Mr. G. As his carer, I left feeling humbled by the compassion, respect, and professionalism shown to us. Mr. G is deeply thankful for everything the myiClinic team has done. Thank you all for your outstanding work—please keep doing what you're doing. You have given a 95-year-old gentleman the priceless gift of seeing the world more clearly again.
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I was very impressed by the efficiency, professionalism, and thoroughness of My-iClinic. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable, and to explain each step of the procedure
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Friendly professional staff. Miss Bola Odufuwa explained the procedures to me and I am very happy with the result of my cataract surgery
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My-iClinic in Whetstone, North London is, quite simply, the best. I went there for a bilateral cataract procedure, and the surgical team's depth of technical expertise, professionalism, care and empathy are all beyond compare. The results speak for themselves, but I will also do so anyway: following the procedure, I now have vision better than at any point in my life to date, even with contacts. All my thanks go to Bola and her team. My advice: if you have vision issues, do not waste your time going anywhere else- go to My-iClinic and say I sent you!!
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Treatment

Our YAG laser eye surgery is a completely painless treatment which takes 5-10 minutes in total. When you come for your treatment, this laser is used to create a visual pathway in the centre of the capsule that is thickening and clouding your vision. This will support the lens implant again, restoring the vision you had previously.
 
When you arrive at our clinic, our friendly nurse will speak with you before the treatment in case you have any questions.
They will apply anaesthetic eye drops into your eyes to dilate your pupils to make sure your eyes are completely numb, making our YAG laser treatment completely painless.
 
Our nurse will welcome you into our laser suite where you will meet the laser specialist who will perform your treatment. Our YAG laser is attached to a slit-lamp microscope and is used to divide the thickened membranes in your eye. This is considered a very minimally invasive surgery because our laser does not damage the eye in any way and you may only experience blurred vision after the YAG procedure which is completely normal. This post-procedure blurriness can take up to a few hours to clear which is why you will need to arrange transport home as you will not be able to drive until your vision is clear again.

Aftercare

We want nothing more than for you to feel comfortable after your laser surgery! Yag Laser capsulotomy treatment is one of our easiest laser procedures to recover from as we do not require you to attend any follow-up appointments unless you are having treatment for another eye condition.
 
YAG laser eye surgery is also very efficient because once you have had the procedure you will have a short recovery period of 1-2 days. During this time, our team is always here to help with any other questions you may have about life after your surgery.

Finding the right solution

Months or years after cataract (or lens) surgery, the capsule behind your lens can become cloudy, called posterior capsule opacification (PCO). A quick, painless YAG laser treatment opens this capsule to restore clarity, often within 24–48 hours. Use the table below to see when YAG helps, what to expect on the day, and the typical recovery.

Is YAG Capsulotomy Right For Me?

Quick guide to common symptoms after cataract/ lens surgery and whether YAG is likely to help.

Your Symptom Common Cause After Surgery Is YAG Likely To Help? Notes
Cloudy, hazy vision months after cataract surgery Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) Yes (typically) PCO = “after-cataract”; YAG opens the cloudy capsule for immediate clarity
Glare/halos especially at night PCO or lens design/tear film issues Maybe If due to PCO, YAG helps; otherwise treat dryness or review lens type
Blurry near or distance vision from day one Refraction change / residual astigmatism Unlikely Consider glasses, laser fine-tuning, or lens review—not YAG
Fluctuating blur, burning, gritty feeling Dry eye / tear film instability No Manage dryness first (drops, lid care); reassess before YAG
Sudden floaters/“cobwebs”, flashes of light Vitreous changes / possible retinal issue Urgent Check Seek same-day assessment to exclude retinal tear; YAG not indicated
This guide is informational. A full slit-lamp exam confirms whether YAG is appropriate.

Our Most Important Benefits ForYAG laser treatment

Thinking about YAG laser treatment ? It’s natural to have questions about what it can do for you. From vision improvements to advanced safety features, here are the key benefits and facts that will help you understand why more people than ever are choosing laser vision correction.

Our YAG Laser Treatment is a 60 second procedure to remove any symptoms that occur after having your cataracts removed. After having cataract surgery you may experience Posterior capsule Opacification (PCO) which is very common after cataract surgery.

PCO is nothing to worry about if you have YAG Laser Treatment to permanently correct the symptoms. If you are experiencing PCO symptoms 1-5 years after cataract surgery it means the lens implanted during your cataract surgery has become thick over time with a layer of scar tissue.

The easiest part of having your YAG Laser Treatment with us is you do not require any recovery time! Your vision will be blurred for only a few hours after the laser treatment. Most people report that within 1-2 days, their vision is back to normal.

We do advise no driving immediately after the YAG procedure as you may experience blurry vision which is completely normal. This takes up to a few hours to clear and most patients say they can already see the difference in their vision within 1-2 days. Once your vision is clear again you can continue all activities; driving, sports and work.

Yes, our YAG Laser Treatment after cataract surgery is a very safe and painless procedure. YAG laser is a minimally invasive laser eye surgery which means there are fewer risks than conventional laser eye surgery methods because this laser only corrects vision

There is a small chance of retinal detachment in the future (after a period of years) especially if you are short-sighted. In most cases, this will begin as an increase in floaters associated with flashing lights. In any surgery damaging adjacent structures in the eye such as the implant (artificial lens) swelling of the retina (cystoid macular oedema), temporarily degrading your eyesight. However, the biggest risk for your eye health is not having YAG treatment for PCO as your vision will continue to deteriorate.

If you are experiencing blurred vision, glares or haziness 1-5 years after cataract surgery, this means that you are experiencing a Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) where a cloudy layer of scar tissue forms behind your lens implant. This is easily treated by YAG Laser Treatment in just 60 seconds and PCO will not occur again after YAG laser treatment.

You might need YAG laser eye surgery if you are experiencing the following symptoms after your cataract surgery:

  • Cloudy, distorted vision
  • Blurriness
  • Dim colours
  • Glares and Halos around lights
  • Difficulty reading
If you experience any of these symptoms after cataract surgery you are most likely experiencing PCO. To get back to clear vision again and eliminate any PCO symptoms you will need our YAG Laser Treatment to see clearly. Overtime, PCO symptoms can get worse and your vision can become just as bad as your vision was with your original cataracts. This is why it is always best to get one easy treatment which will permanently get rid of these symptoms.

After having our YAG laser capsulotomy treatment, you may be given anti-inflammatory drops with some aftercare instructions from our team.

We advise a break from all screens 24 hours after your YAG laser surgery to reduce any dry eyes after the treatment. Naturally, all screens cause our eyes to strain and this can result in dry eyes.

YAG Laser Treatment is a one-time procedure and you should not require any further treatment for PCO symptoms afterwards. However, if you experience other eye conditions this will be a separate treatment.

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Meera Radia

Consultant Ophthalmologist

SPECIALTIES

EDUCATION

  • FRCOphth – Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • CertLRS – Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • MBA – awarded a fully funded academic scholarship for postgraduate business studies
  • MBBS (Hons)
  • BSc (Hons)
  • Ophthalmology Specialist Training – North Thames Deanery
  • Advanced Fellowship Training in Medical Retina, Uveitis and Cataract Surgery – Moorfields Eye Hospital, London

RESEARCH

Meera has published and presented research across medical retina, artificial intelligence, ophthalmic imaging, cataract and digital eye care.
Her research has included work on deep-learning systems for the detection of retinopathy of prematurity, artificial-intelligence classification of retinal images, surgical outcomes in macular hole surgery, ophthalmic simulation and the availability of image datasets for anterior-segment artificial intelligence research.
Selected publications include work in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive SurgeryThe Lancet Digital HealthGraefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental OphthalmologyInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and the British Journal of Hospital Medicine.
She was also part of a team awarded a £70,000 Bayer Ophthalmology Research Award for research into artificial intelligence in retinopathy of prematurity.

AFFILIATIONS

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
  • UK & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • International Ocular Inflammation Society
  • Chair and Lead, North West London Uveitis Network
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists CESR Pathway Assessor
  • Former Associate College Tutor, Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow
  • Former elected Public Governor, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Harry Orlans

Consultant and Surgeon

SPECIALTIES

EDUCATION

– BA (Hons) Physiology & Neuroscience, 1st Class, University of Cambridge (2007)
 
– BM BCh Batchelor of Medicine & Batchelor of Surgery with Distinction, University of Oxford (2010)
 
– MA (Cantab), University of Cambridge (2011)
 
– The Crombie Medal, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2011)
 
– FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2017)
 
– DPhil (PhD), University of Oxford (2019)
 
– Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery, St Thomas’ Hospital, London (2020-2021)
 
– Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (2022-2023)
 
– Fellowship in Medical Retina, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (2023)
 
– AFHEA, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025)
 

LATEST RESEARCH

– MRC/Fight for Sight Clinical Training Research Fellowship (2015)
 
– The Founders Cup and Medal, Oxford Ophthalmological Congress (2018)
 
– MRC Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme (2020)
 
– The Ruskell Medal for Research, The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (2021)
 
Zheng Q, Orlans HO, Staurenghi F, McClements ME, MacLaren RE. Design and Validation of Mirtron-Mediated RNA Interference for Gene Therapy Therapy Methods Mol Biol. 2026; 3023: 195-206.
 
Orlans HO, Yazdouni S, Williamson TH, Wong RS, Laidlaw DAH. A novel post-operative drop regimen reduces risk of ocular hypertension following pars plana vitrectomy. Ophthalmologica. 2023; 246(1):32-38.
 
Azad A, Laidlaw DAH, Orlans HO. Using QR smartphone technology to improve patient communication and information distribution. Eye 2022;26(6):1321-1322.
 
Orlans HO, McClements ME, Barnard AR, et al. Mirtron-mediated RNA knockdown/replacement therapy for the treatment of dominant retinitis pigmentosa. Nat Commun 2021;12:4934.
 
Corazza P, D’Alterio FM, Kabbani J, Alum MMR, Mercuri S, Orlans HO, Younis S. Long-term outcomes of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapies in patients affected by neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a real-life study. BMC Ophthalmol 2021;21:300.
 
Xue K, Jolly JK, Barnard AR… Orlans HO et al. Beneficial effects on vision in patients undergoing retinal gene therapy for choroideremia. Nat Med 2018;24:1507–1512.

AFFILIATIONS

Fellowships and Memberships in Professional Societies
 
– Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
 
– Member of the British & Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
 
– Member of the European Society of Retinal Specialists (Euretina)
 
– Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)