How long is recovery after YAG Capsulotomy?

[desm0nd]

I had cataract surgery in February of this year and just had my YAG Capsulotomy yesterday around 10:00. It feels as though my vision is not as good as it was before, and I have more glare from lights than before. How long should I wait before I get worried lol

[JohnHaganMD]

Usually at 24-48 hours the vision is stable and better. Usually the things you notice are due to the pupil being dilated.

[desm0nd]

Its been over 24 hours since I've had it done and now I am getting starbursts off light during the daytime which I never had before.

[JohnHaganMD]

Then you would need to contact your surgeon Monday and go in next week for an examination of your eye and evaluation of your complaints.

[desm0nd]

Thanks John. I have sent them an email. What are the possible causes of this? Keep in mind I have the Symfony lens

[JohnHaganMD]

Well the Yag capsulotomy should have eliminated an opaque posterior capsule as the cause. Other causes: uncorrected refrctive error; IOL tilt, decenter, rotate, disease other part of eye like macula.

[desm0nd]

Oh god, disease of the macula, now you got me super worried.

[desm0nd]

I'm only 28 years old so i'm hoping this is less likely.

[JohnHaganMD]

You asked what might cause it not what was the most likely. Macular problems unusual at 28