Cost of YAG laser capsulotomy by state
The following estimated costs are based on cash prices that providers have historically charged on average for YAG laser capsulotomy and will vary depending on where the service is done. The prices do not include the anesthesia, imaging, and other doctor visit fees that normally accompany YAG laser capsulotomy.
| StateName | Average Cash Price |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,035 |
| Alaska | $1,401 |
| Arizona | $1,171 |
| Arkansas | $1,026 |
| California | $1,285 |
| Colorado | $1,131 |
| Connecticut | $1,238 |
| Delaware | $1,203 |
| District of Columbia | $1,192 |
| Florida | $1,136 |
| Georgia | $1,065 |
| Hawaii | $1,077 |
| Idaho | $1,047 |
| Illinois | $1,188 |
| Indiana | $1,084 |
| Iowa | $985 |
| Kansas | $1,020 |
| Kentucky | $1,044 |
| Louisiana | $1,158 |
| Maine | $1,046 |
| Maryland | $1,232 |
| Massachusetts | $1,270 |
| Michigan | $1,169 |
| Minnesota | $1,316 |
| Mississippi | $1,053 |
| Missouri | $1,040 |
| Montana | $1,082 |
| Nebraska | $1,058 |
| Nevada | $1,118 |
| New Hampshire | $1,121 |
| New Jersey | $1,358 |
| New Mexico | $1,032 |
| New York | $1,278 |
| North Carolina | $1,026 |
| North Dakota | $1,140 |
| Ohio | $1,066 |
| Oklahoma | $1,141 |
| Oregon | $1,164 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,201 |
| Rhode Island | $1,280 |
| South Carolina | $1,093 |
| South Dakota | $1,018 |
| Tennessee | $1,027 |
| Texas | $1,110 |
| Utah | $1,157 |
| Vermont | $1,135 |
| Virginia | $1,105 |
| Washington | $1,232 |
| West Virginia | $1,105 |
| Wisconsin | $1,167 |
| Wyoming | $1,136 |
What is a YAG laser capsulotomy?
YAG laser capsulotomy is a surgical procedure that may be needed after cataract surgery. Sometimes after cataract surgery, your vision will become blurry again. This happens if the area of the eye called the posterior capsule becomes cloudy. YAG laser capsulotomy will fix this and result in clear vision again.
Is YAG laser capsulotomy a surgery?
YAG laser capsulotomy is a surgical procedure; however, it is most often performed outpatient. It may be done at a surgery center or in the doctor’s office. You’ll be monitored for an hour or two after the surgery before being released to recover at home.
Is YAG laser capsulotomy safe?
YAG laser capsulotomy is generally a safe procedure. There are a few risks that can occur. These include:
- Short term increase in eye pressures
- Retinal detachment
- Macular edema
- Damage or displacement of the intraocular lens
- Bleeding into the eye
- Corneal edema
How long does it take to recover from YAG laser capsulotomy?
The recovery from YAG laser capsulotomy is rapid. You will not have any pain following the procedure and should see clearly within one to two days after the procedure. Most people can return to work the day after their surgery.
Why is my vision still blurry after YAG?
Immediately after the YAG procedure, you may note that your vision still seems blurry. This is a result of the dilating drops that are given for the procedure. Blurriness can last for four to six hours after the procedure but will improve within about one day.
Can YAG laser cause vision problems?
Complications from YAG laser are infrequent, but side effects are possible. The most common side effect after the YAG laser is the development of floaters. These are tiny black spots or lines that may appear in your field of vision. Usually, floaters will go away within a few days. If they last longer, you will need to call your specialist. The most significant risk of YAG laser is a detached retina. Signs to watch for and notify your specialist of include:
- Clouded vision
- Floaters
- A gray cloud in your field of vision
- Shadows in your peripheral vision
Can you have YAG surgery more than once?
It is possible to have YAG surgery more than once, but in general, only one procedure will be needed. Once the area of the capsule behind the lens is eliminated with the YAG laser, it does not return, and vision will remain clear.
