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
From page
45
To page
50
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
Record number
2681897
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