What is an Argon laser?

An argon laser is used to seal holes or tears in the retina. A lens is used by the doctor to focus light onto specific areas at the back of the eye. The light is converted to heat within the eye and creates small areas of scarring surrounding the hole or tear to prevent the tear from progressing. This procedure will not reverse any vision loss that has already occurred and it will not get rid of floaters, The purpose of the laser is to avoid any further vision loss by reducing the risk of progression from a retinal break to a retinal detachment, which requires emergency surgery.

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What is a YAG laser?

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A Yag capsulotomy is a simple, commonly performed, very safe laser treatment used to improve your vision after cataract surgery. During your cataract operation, the natural lens inside your eye that had become cloudy was removed and a plastic lens was put inside the lens membrane (called the capsule). In 20% of patients, the capsule thickens after surgery and becomes cloudy.  This causes blurred vision and glare.