Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness

Once in a while a part of the natural lens not removed in cataract surgery becomes cloudy, causing possible blurred vision.

This is referred to as an “after-cataract,” which can develop months or years later. In a technique, called YAG laser capsulotomy, the eye doctor makes a tiny hole in the lens which lets light pass through. This is not to be considered a reoccurrence of the cataract that was removed.