Yag Laser Capsulotomy Cost in India

The cost of YAG laser capsulotomy in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

YAG laser capsulotomy treats clouding behind a lens implant after cataract surgery, called posterior capsule opacification (PCO). The cost depends on:

• One or both eyes
• Eye tests
• Clinic

YAG capsulotomy is a short outpatient laser treatment priced per eye. A quote near this range is unusual, so ask what it includes.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust explains that lens cells left after cataract surgery can cloud the capsule over months or years. This does not clear on its own. The laser makes a small opening so light can pass through.

It takes a few minutes, sitting at a microscope, with a contact lens on the eye. The Worcestershire leaflet says it does not hurt. Dilating drops last about four hours, so you should not drive afterwards.

Extra floaters are common and usually settle within weeks. There is a very small risk of retinal detachment, sometimes years later, so report flashes or a spreading shadow urgently. Raised pressure is rare. One treatment is usually enough.