What procedure is performed when secondary clouding occurs after cataract surgery?

The procedure performed when secondary clouding occurs after cataract surgery is known as YAG laser capsulotomy. After cataract surgery, some patients experience a condition called posterior capsule opacification (PCO), where the thin membrane that holds the lens in place becomes cloudy. This can lead to vision deterioration similar to that caused by the original cataract.

A YAG laser capsulotomy involves using a YAG laser to create an opening in the cloudy capsule, restoring clear vision. This procedure is minimally invasive and typically performed in an outpatient setting. The laser energy safely clears the clouded tissue, allowing light to pass through to the retina without the need for additional invasive surgery.

Other procedures mentioned do not address the specific issue of secondary clouding following cataract surgery. Laser corneal reshaping focuses on altering the shape of the cornea for refractive errors such as myopia or hyperopia, and is unrelated to issues arising from cataract surgery. Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure aimed at treating glaucoma by creating a drainage pathway for intraocular fluid, and pneumatic retinopexy is a method used to treat retinal detachments. Each of these options serves very different purposes and is not involved in the management of post-cataract surgery