”cells” Recent check up post lens replacement - Glaucoma UK

Glaucoma UK

2,885 members1,948 posts

”cells” Recent check up post lens replacement

Martyn321 profile image
3 Replies

Hi can anyone help me understand what would be meant by “ a few cells” when I had a recent examination.

My doctor has said this on a couple of occasions as it’s taken a few months for my sight to clear post lens replacement surgery.

I kept meaning to ask but had a list of questions so thought I would see if anyone on here would know?

Written by
Martyn321 profile image
Martyn321
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
Trish_GlaucomaUK profile image
Trish_GlaucomaUKPartner

Hello Martyn321

After lens replacement surgery, lens epithelial cells (LECs) can form. A film forms over the lens.

If there are signs of the cell, they can travel to the posterior capsule, where the lens sits and cause it to become cloudy. The cloudiness is called posterior capsular opacification (PCO)

If this happens, the problem is easily remedied by YAG laser which breaks up the cloudiness and clears the vision back to how it was after the initial cataract surgery.

It can reoccur but this this is extremely rare and YAG laser will need to be repeated.

Martyn321 profile image
Martyn321 in reply toTrish_GlaucomaUK

Great, thanks for explaining.

I was aware of the film but didn’t realise that this was related to the Cells comment.

They didn’t mention any remedy in terms of the laser? In fact they explained that they would not touch that eye again for months. Could it be possible that these cells cause no issue?

Trish_GlaucomaUK profile image
Trish_GlaucomaUKPartner in reply toMartyn321

They can see a few there, but there is no need for any intervention. It may not progress to PCO, but there is a chance it may do in the future.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Lens replacement with Glaucoma

I take eye drops for my glaucoma twice day. I have had vary-focal lens replacements a few years...
Sportsmad profile image

Mixed up with recent diagnosis

Hi everyone. It has been so good to read all the different posts about Glaucoma and Glaucoma...
Emerneurosis profile image

Glaucoma clinic check up

Some good news! I went for a check up and was told I was to have a visual fields test- good because...

1st NHS Glaucoma check coming up - how frequently do they check you?

Hi, I was diagnosed with glaucoma in 2015 by optician. After numerous attempts over the years to...
Tricia3 profile image

Problems after Trabulectomy

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I had a Trabulectomy in March in my right eye and have had a lot of pain...
buzzbee2 profile image

Moderation team

See all
Helen_GlaucomaUK profile image
Helen_GlaucomaUKAdministrator
Joanna_GlaucomaUK profile image
Joanna_GlaucomaUKAdministrator
Robyn_GlaucomaUK profile image
Robyn_GlaucomaUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.