YAG Capsulotomy / Vitreolysis

Emergency Contact#: 215-650-3078

For any post-surgical emergencies, please call/text the emergency number, which re-directs to Dr. Jimmy Hu’s cellphone.

What to expect

What’s normal

    • Vision may be blurry for 24 hours after the procedure. 

    • You may have some light sensitivity for 2-3 days after the procedure.

    • You may see a “floater” in your vision after the procedure – this is expected to go away after 2-4 weeks.

    • Bathing/showering is OK after the procedure.

    • Wearing eye makeup is OK after the procedure

    • It is OK to resume normal activity after the procedure (exercise, etc)

    • Continue all regular eye medication(s) in both eyes.

  • Ask us about driving at your visit — and only drive once you feel comfortable and safe.

Your Eyedrops after YAG CAPSULOTOMY / Vitreolysis

Your Eyedrops

  • You’ll use one eyedrop after the surgery. Shake the bottles before using it; use all your other regular eyedrops. Wait 3 minutes between each medication. NO NEED TO TAKE DROPS OVERNIGHT. Spread drop times over waking hours.

Anti-Inflammatory #1

Prednisolone Acetate 1%

(Pink or White Bottlecap)

4x / day for 3 days

When to Call Us

Call right away if…

  • Severe pain not relieved by over-the-counter medication

  • A sudden decrease in vision

  • Increasing redness or discharge

  • New flashes, or a curtain/shadow over your vision

Emergency Number: (215) 650-3078