YAG Laser in Juhu – Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West
A common story from Juhu is a patient who had cataract surgery a few years ago, saw beautifully for a while, and now feels the vision has become hazy again. The reason is usually not a new cataract. The thin capsule that holds the artificial lens can turn cloudy with time, and the fix is a quick OPD procedure called a YAG laser capsulotomy, in which a small opening is made in the cloudy capsule so light passes through cleanly. It takes only a few minutes, needs no incision and normally no hospital stay, though the pupil is dilated and a short observation follows. The same laser is also used to make a small opening in the iris for people with narrow drainage angles, after gonioscopy has confirmed the need. From Juhu, our J.P. Road centre is about 10 to 15 minutes away, with OPD from 5:00 to 8:30 PM, Monday to Saturday.
Reaching us from Juhu
Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West is about 10 to 15 minutes north from the Juhu and JVPD area.
From Juhu and the JVPD scheme the route north is familiar to anyone who lives there: up Gulmohar Road or along the Juhu Tara side, across Andheri West and on to J.P. Road until you reach the 7 Bungalows bus depot. Our ground-floor entrance is directly opposite the depot, which matters because a good number of our Juhu patients are older residents who have lived in the same building or lane for decades and would rather not manage stairs. Families usually drive down together, and a car can be brought right up to the entrance to drop someone off before parking. Evening consulting hours, Monday to Saturday between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM, also work well when a son or daughter is doing the driving after their own working day.
Nearby landmarks
- Juhu Beach
- JVPD Scheme
- Juhu Tara Road
- Gulmohar Road
- Andheri West
Jyoti Apartment, Ground Floor, Opp. 7 Bungalows Bus Depot, J.P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053
OPD Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday)
About YAG Laser
A short OPD laser procedure for clouding of the lens capsule after cataract surgery, and for iridotomy in narrow drainage angles.
Who is this for?
YAG laser may be advised for:
- Patients whose vision has gradually clouded months or years after cataract surgery, where posterior capsular opacification is confirmed on examination.
- Patients with narrow or occludable drainage angles on gonioscopy, who need a peripheral iridotomy to reduce the risk of angle closure.
- Patients who have had an episode of acute angle-closure, and the other eye where it is also at risk.
YAG laser is not appropriate where the media are too hazy for the laser to be focused, where the cornea is swollen, or where the fall in vision is due to another cause such as retinal or optic nerve disease. Your doctor will examine the eye first to confirm that the capsule or the angle is genuinely the problem, since treating the wrong thing helps no one.
What the procedure involves
- Drops are used to dilate the pupil for a capsulotomy, or to constrict it for an iridotomy, and take some time to act.
- Anaesthetic drops numb the surface of the eye. No injection is used.
- You sit at the laser, resting your chin and forehead on the supports.
- A contact lens may be placed on the eye to focus the beam accurately.
- The laser is applied in short pulses. You will see flashes and hear soft clicks; the application itself takes only a few minutes.
- Eye pressure is checked afterwards and drops are prescribed for a short period. You leave with your eyes open, without a patch.
Recovery and follow-up
Many patients notice clearer vision soon after a capsulotomy, although dilating drops keep things blurry for a few hours, so arrange for someone else to take you home and bring sunglasses.
Floaters are common in the days after a capsulotomy and usually become less noticeable over time. A short-term rise in eye pressure can occur, which is why pressure is checked after the procedure and drops are given. Mild glare or irritation for a day or two is usual.
Anti-inflammatory drops are prescribed for a short course and a review visit is arranged. Contact us if you develop increasing pain, a sudden shower of new floaters, flashing lights, a curtain across the vision or a drop in vision, as these need prompt examination.
Common questions about YAG Laser in Juhu
The capsule behind the artificial lens can thicken over months or years. This is called posterior capsule opacification and is treated with YAG laser.
It is usually painless, with only some bright flashes. Drops are used, and most people resume routine activity soon after.
Once the capsule opening is made, the clouding does not return in that spot.
Ask us about YAG Laser
OPD runs Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday). Call or WhatsApp us and our front desk will help you. Cashless mediclaim and TPA empanelment available.