“A YAG PI is
the abbreviated name for a YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy procedure we use to
prevent or treat narrow angle glaucoma,” explained eye surgeon Andreas Wolter,
M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers serving the Hudson valley with offices in
Poughkeepsie, Fishkill and Carmel, New York. This type of laser eye surgery
procedure uses the YAG Laser to create a small opening in the Iris-the colored
part of your eye-so that fluid can properly drain from the eye in order to
be absorbed by surrounding eye tissue. The eye continuously produces
fluid in order to maintain healthy pressure in the eye. Old fluid drains
through the Trabecular Meshwork as new fluid is made. For some patients,
this drainage system can become blocked, leading to a rise in Intraocular
Pressure or IOP. If left untreated the increased pressure
can cause permanent vision loss. The YAG Laser is used to
precisely create the tiny opening in the Iris which functions as a "back
up drain" in the event of a blockage. The microscopic opening is
usually made in the Iris under the upper eyelid and is not even
visible to the casual observer. The opening itself is called a Peripheral
Iridotomy and is less than 1mm in diameter. This tiny hole helps maintain
a normal flow of fluid through the eye thus preventing visual loss due to
a rise in Intraocular Pressure.
At Seeta Eye
Centers a YAG PI procedure typically takes less than 5 minutes. We will numb
the eye with anesthetic eye drops so you are comfortable. Dilation is not
necessary. When a Peripheral Iridotomy (PI) is indicated for both eyes,
the procedures are usually done at least a week apart. Prescription
steroid eye drops are required for five to seven days following
the procedure. Patient recovery is very quick; generally 2-3
days, although some sensitivity to light can be present for up to a week after
treatment.
If you have
questions about a YAG PI should
feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule an eye examination at
845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.
Seeta Eye Centersis conveniently located at 23 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, 969 Main Street, Cecilwood Health Center, Fishkill, New York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512.
Seeta Eye Centersis conveniently located at 23 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, 969 Main Street, Cecilwood Health Center, Fishkill, New York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512.
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