Transluminal Nd:YAG laser embolysis--a reasonable method to reperfuse occluded branch retinal arteries.

Introduction: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) result in partial or complete retinal ischemia and sudden loss of vision; at this moment, there is no effective therapy for CRAO and BRAO. Transluminal Nd:YAG laser embolysis (TYE) represents a therapeutic approach used for retinal vascular occlusive diseases. The main indication is branch retinal artery occlusion with visible embolus; for central retinal artery occlusion this tehnique is hardly applicable.

Accidental macular hole following neodymium:YAG posterior capsulotomy.

Introduction: Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the commonest complication of cataract surgery, occurring in up to one-third of patients in a period of five years. The treatment of choice is the Neodymium:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. This treatment can be associated with several complications, some of them severe.