From £750 – £5,000 per eye · complimentary assessment
A quick, painless solution for vision clouding after cataract surgery or to manage eye pressure conditions.
YAG laser is used to treat specific vision and pressure-related conditions affecting the back of the eye. It is most commonly used after cataract surgery to restore clarity or to manage angle-closure glaucoma.
You may benefit from YAG laser if you’re experiencing:
What is it? A common condition that causes cloudy vision weeks or months after cataract surgery.
What’s happening in the eye? Residual lens cells form a film behind the implanted lens, scattering light.
Common symptoms:
Why it matters: YAG capsulotomy can restore visual clarity in seconds and prevent long-term disruption.
What is it? A form of glaucoma where fluid drainage is blocked due to narrow angles in the eye.
What’s happening in the eye? The iris blocks the drainage angle, causing sudden or chronic pressure build-up.
Common symptoms:
Why it matters: YAG laser iridotomy helps create a new pathway for fluid, preventing optic nerve damage.
Had cataract surgery and your vision has grown cloudy again
Are at risk of angle-closure glaucoma
Have high intraocular pressure despite medication
Want a quick, painless solution to improve sight
Seek to avoid long-term drops or surgery
YAG laser is used in two main ways:
Clears the cloudy membrane behind the intraocular lens after cataract surgery.
Creates a microscopic opening in the iris to relieve eye pressure in angle-closure glaucoma.
Hear directly from patients whose lives were changed by surgeon-led care at The Harley Street Eye Centre.
Cadell
Laser Eye Surgery
“This surgery changed my life , it was like night and day. I was back to playing football like nothing happened.”
Joel
Laser Eye Surgery
“I literally woke up the next morning and could see , it was just like nothing had ever happened.”
Amira
Laser Eye Surgery
“My questions were answered. I felt a lot more comfortable and I didn’t feel like I was ever rushed or pressured into making the decision.”
Sharon
Laser Eye Surgery
“I thought that was it… And once I saw him — oh my God, it was like… I said to him, you’re like my guardian angel. Because I just felt safe. I actually felt safe in his hands.”
| Criteria | YAG Capsulotomy | YAG Iridotomy |
|---|---|---|
| History of cataract surgery with cloudy vision | ✅ | ❌ |
| Risk of narrow-angle or angle-closure glaucoma | ❌ | ✅ |
| Blurred vision due to posterior capsule opacification | ✅ | ❌ |
| Need to reduce eye pressure without drops | ❌ | ✅ |
| Looking for non-surgical correction | ✅ | ✅ |
At Harley Street Eye Centre in London, your care is consultant-led and tailored to your vision, lifestyle and goals. From first enquiry through consultation, diagnosis and treatment, we explain every step in plain language and agree a plan together. Our clinic at 22a Harley Street combines advanced diagnostics and modern laser/surgical technology with clear aftercare and long-term monitoring where needed (e.g., keratoconus, glaucoma, retina). Use the tabs to see what happens at each stage — from booking to recovery — and what to expect on the day. When you’re ready, book a consultation or call our team.
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We look forward to welcoming you to your appointment and answering any questions you may have about treatment options, the clinic, timings or fees. Your consultation will include a comprehensive assessment by a consultant ophthalmologist, including vision testing and any required diagnostic imaging, to determine your suitability for treatment and develop an individualised management plan.
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Following review of your assessment results, your consultant will explain the findings and discuss the most appropriate evidence-based management options, including non-surgical alternatives where relevant. The consultation will include a discussion of the expected outcomes, potential risks, recovery considerations and associated costs, enabling a shared decision on the most suitable treatment plan for your needs.
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You will be welcomed by our clinical team, who will complete final checks, confirm consent and ensure you are comfortable before treatment. The procedure is performed by your consultant using modern technology, followed by immediate post-operative assessment and provision of tailored aftercare instructions, including guidance for your recovery and onward support.
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Good outcomes depend on structured follow-up care. We will monitor your recovery through scheduled reviews, adjust medications as required, and provide ongoing clinical advice, including guidance on symptoms, activity levels, and when to seek further support, with direct access to our team between appointments if needed.
Following your consultation and diagnostic imaging, we’ll provide a personalised cost breakdown based on the procedure type and eye condition.
From £750 to £5,000 Per Eye
Never a sales team
From your first assessment to your three-month review, the consultant on the call is the consultant in the operating room. No call centre, no pressure script, no juniors fronting the clinical decisions.
Of combined expertise
A senior consultant roster whose careers, taken together, span more than half a century of corneal, cataract, refractive and retinal surgery , across the NHS, internationally and at 22a Harley Street.
Successful treatments
Our advanced treatments are supported by detailed assessments, proven techniques and personalised care plans designed around each patient’s individual needs. From diagnosis through to recovery and ongoing monitoring, we focus on delivering safe, effective treatment pathways with your vision and eye health as the priority.
From your lead surgeon
Mr Marwan Ghabra has been operating since 1985 , founder of the Ghabra Technique, founding member of the International Keratoconus Society, and the surgeon who will plan and perform your procedure.
Clinical decisions
Most enquiries are seen the same week. Urgent cases , corneal damage, sudden change, infection , are seen the same day where clinically possible.
Of aftercare cover
Four post-op reviews over three months, direct team access in between, and twelve-month retreatment cover on most laser procedures, included in the original quote.
Founder and medical director. Cornea, cataract and refractive specialist. Originator of the Ghabra Technique for advanced keratoconus, and founding member of the International Keratoconus Society.
He performed the first phacoemulsification cataract procedure in Damascus in 1998, and continues to take on the complex cases that other clinics decline.
We welcome patients from around the world seeking YAG laser treatments. Our team arranges efficient same-day consultations, imaging, and laser procedures—all delivered with world-class care in the heart of London.
Your YAG Laser assessment is complimentary. An hour with our diagnostic team and a real conversation with the surgeon who would treat you. No obligation.
