Objective: To demonstrate whether patients undergoing capsulotomy Nd: YAG laser developed intraocular hypertension after the procedure.
Methods: Prospective, pre-experimental before and after 2 measurements with post-test in patients with posterior capsular opacity from the Ophthalmology Service. Measurements of intraocular pressure (IP) before capsulotomy Nd: YAG laser, and three hours and one week later.