@rwinney
Hi everyone ....I have read that floaters can be a problem after YAG. I had cataract sx 10 years ago and in the 1980s, I had a retinal detachment in the right eye. Got to it fast so the outcome was a lot better than anticipated. I go for routine yearly eye exams and last October my Dr mentioned the possibility of having this laser sx down the road. It was listed as PCO on the office notes. Implied that it was fast and easy, nothing to worry about and once done, it was done for good. Vision would start to be like having cataracts again. I have had no advancement in the Mac Dengen for many years....take Preservision and eat greens like nobody’s business.
Never thought to investigate the possibility of after effects of PCO sx until it was brought up on this forum so have been reading more about it and the alternative which is called “peeling pearls” Have to read up on that but it is more invasive. Complications after PCO sx are stated to be extremely low.
So I have seen minimal change in my vision over the years which I attribute to the vitamins and the ability to eat the right foods.
I have an Amsler grid on my fridge which I peek at when I think of it. Have had no eyeglass (distance only) renewal in 3 years.
My regular ophthalmologist last year said my vision had actually improved in left eye, didn’t charge me for the exam and said that even though he was in the business to sell glasses...I didn’t need any new ones.
We will see what the next October appointment brings. I’ll be happy to hear him say “see you in a year”.

If I do need this sx in the future I know where to go for advice and will continue to follow this thread. Being profoundly “hard of hearing” I hear with my eyes so they are precious indeed.

Regards from FL Mary currently visiting Orlando