YAG laser capsulotomy is a one-off outpatient laser treatment, available on the NHS or privately, and private clinics in Glasgow set their own prices. It clears posterior capsule opacification — the cloudy membrane that can form behind a lens implant after cataract surgery — and most patients see clearly again within a day or two.
How much is YAG laser capsulotomy in Glasgow?
No partner clinic of Eye Surgery Clinic covers Glasgow, and clinics in Glasgow set their own prices. For comparison, these are the prices our partner clinics publish at their own clinics: Sapphire Eye Care, whose clinics are in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex, lists YAG laser treatment from £550 for one eye and from £700 for both eyes. Precision Vision London, a single clinic on Harley Street, London, lists YAG capsulotomy at £695 for one eye and £1,200 for both, with a £150 YAG capsulotomy assessment. Ask a Glasgow clinic for a written quote that says whether the assessment and a follow-up check are included. It is a painless, ~10-minute outpatient procedure with no incisions, stitches or sedation.
What is YAG laser capsulotomy?
YAG laser capsulotomy treats posterior capsule opacification (PCO), sometimes called a “secondary cataract” — a cloudy thickening of the lens capsule that can develop months or years after cataract surgery, causing blurred or hazy vision and glare. The laser makes a small opening in the cloudy capsule to restore clear vision. It is a one-off treatment and the cloudiness does not return.
NHS vs private YAG in Glasgow
YAG laser capsulotomy is available on the NHS. NHS eye care in Glasgow is provided by the eye services of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The NHS service sets its own waiting times; a private clinic sets its own waits and prices, and you do not need a GP referral for a private assessment.
Cloudy vision after cataract surgery in Glasgow? Your optometrist can check for posterior capsule opacification and tell you about NHS and private YAG laser near you.
How enquiring worksHow to book YAG laser in Glasgow
You do not need a GP referral for a private assessment. No partner clinic of Eye Surgery Clinic covers Glasgow at present, so an enquiry from Glasgow is passed on only if a partner clinic covers your area and treatment; ask a Glasgow clinic for its price in writing before you book.