Title of article :
An Overview of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Author/Authors :
Karahan, Eyyup Egepol Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Turkey , Er, Duygu Dokuz Eylul University - Department of Ophthalmology, Turkey , Kaynak, Suleyman Dokuz Eylul University - Department of Ophthalmology, Turkey
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.
Keywords :
Nd:YAG Laser , Capsulotomy , Posterior capsule opacification (PCO)
Journal title :
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation Ophthalmology
Journal title :
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation Ophthalmology
