Use of laser to make a hole in the back wall of the capsule that becomes opaque after cataract surgery.

The natural lens of the eye is like a transparent bag (the capsule) filled with layers of protein. When the protein layer(s) become opaque it is called a cataract. To remove the cataract a circular opening is made in the front wall and all the opaque material is removed. The new implant is placed in the bag. In some individuals the back wall goes opaque after months or years. This is called posterior capsule opacification or thickening. When this happens the vision becomes blurred. This is treated with a simple procedure where a hole is made in the back wall with the YAG Laser. This is an outpatient procedure.

Cataract is the commonest operation performed on the human body. YAG Laser capsulotomy is the second commonest operation.

 

 

Prof. Harminder Dua

Prof. Dua specialises in surgical and medical treatments of cataracts, refractive errors & cornea and ocular surface diseases. His care is patient, compassionate and understanding and he takes the time to listen to his patients' needs & concerns before offering clear communication in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi or Marathi.

Prof. Harminder Dua. opthalmologist extraordinaire.

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Practice Venues

All private services are provided through the limited company:

Dua & Dua Medical Ltd (Company number 07227865)

Registered Office:

2 Wheeleys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2LD

Directors Harminder Dua (Consultant Ophthalmologist) and Rita Dua (Consultant Anaesthetist).

 

NHS Practice

Department of Ophthalmology

Eye ENT Centre

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derby Road

Nottingham. NG7 2UH

Phone: 0115 9249924 Ext 63544. Direct. 0115 8493354

Private Practice

BMI The Park Hospital, Nottingham

Address: Sherwood Lodge Drive Burntstump Country Park, Arnold NG5 8RX

Phone: 0115 966 2000, 0115 9670670

 

Treatment centre

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derby Road

Nottingham. NG7 2UH

(To be established)

 

Spire Hospital

Tollerton Ln,

Tollerton,

Nottingham NG12 4GA

Phone: 0115 937 7800

(To be established)