An Overview of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy.

Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol

Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey.

Published: March 2015

AI Article Synopsis

  • Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most common complication that can occur after cataract surgery.
  • Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is the standard treatment to address PCO, being noninvasive and generally safe, but it does have some associated risks.
  • The review aims to analyze these risks, focusing on how the size of the capsulotomy and the amount of energy used can affect the likelihood of complications.

Article Abstract

It has been revealed that posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most common delayed complication of cataract surgery. On the other hand, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is accepted as standard treatment for PCO. Although, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is a noninvasive and safe treatment it carries risk of some complications. Using less total energy and performing smaller capsulotomies are effective choices to decrease complications after Nd:YAG capsulotomy. The purpose of this review is to look through the complications associated with Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, and the effect of capsulotomy size and used total energy on such complications.

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