Ophthalmic YAG laser
A short-pulse laser system coupled to a slit lamp, focusing energy at a very precise point to produce tissue microdisruption.
How it is used
Used primarily to perform posterior capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification (secondary cataract) after cataract surgery.
Clinical tip
It is a noninvasive outpatient procedure that requires no incision, as the energy is delivered through the clear cornea.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.