YAG Laser Iridotomy Complications

My cataracts is mild and doesn't affect my vision. Basically, no reputable surgeon will do this for someone young with mild age-related slowly progressing cataracts. Lens replacement is much more invasive and risky compared to LPI. I just had my revision surgery (which is rare but DOES happen). My hole is now bigger and the doctor says it will NOT close again, but I'm on an aggressive anti-inflammation routine to make sure.

What is the size of your hole and where was it placed? Mine is very tiny, hardly visible to the naked eye. Nonetheless, I have been experiencing vision problems, as mentioned in my previous comments. I've only had 3 or 4 shots, which were painful but tolerable. Recently, I tried special colored contact lenses, which improved my vision in one aspect. However, the doctor advised against them due to my dry eyes. I'm seriously considering closing my holes and relocating them.

My hole is about 1mm and it was placed in the 9/8:30 position.

i’ve had two of those procedures—-PAINLESSLY. After the first, i had an ocular migraine for 24–48 hours. After the second, i was given preservative free steroid eye drops —and had no problems, My vision improved almost immediately after each procedure

None of that, just pain in both eyes a month after the iridotomies.

My doctor did not give me steroid eye drops.

Did your doctor tell you why no steroid eye drops?
Sorry to hear about the pain after the iridotomies.

Recent update on my difficult days: I was examined by a highly reputable doctor, but he said there’s nothing he can do about my condition. When I mentioned options I had heard of, like corneal tattooing or sutures, he didn’t recommend them. Since my quality of life has decreased, and I have to live with this, I am considering moving forward with a lawsuit.

Skysoarer. Are you in the USA? I had a corneal tattoo done somewhere between 7 to 10 years ago. It is late and I am tired and I quickly read this , but I think I had it done for the same reason you did.

Jim from Pennsylvania

Thank you for sharing your story. I live in the EU. The doctor said I was too young for this procedure and could develop inflammation. He is well-respected nationwide, but he didn’t know that this procedure is also an option for patients who have undergone iridotomy. By the way, I researched online and found that basic tattooing (not the one available in NC) has poor outcomes. Which one do you have? Does that still work? Because like normal tatoo this can fade away after several years.