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How common is surgery performed using a yag laser? how often is a yag laser used in order to perform such delicate surgeries as treatments that need to be done on the eye?
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Yag : Yag lasers have been used safely for 10+ years for a multitude of surgical procedures.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Common: YAG laser is a commonly used laser in treating posterior capsular opacification (a membrane behind the lens) after cataract surgery. It is also used to make peripheral iridotomies (holes in the iris) when these are needed.
Answered 6/17/2014
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