title: Effect of Yag-laser anterior capsulotomy on the biochemical content of aqueous humor.
abstract: Elevation of prostaglandins and protein in the aqueous humor is an immediate response to Yag-laser anterior capsulotomy. There was a significant correlation between prostaglandins and thromboxane to the elevation of intraocular pressure. The elevation of protein concentration was proportional to the elevation of prostaglandin F1, but not to thromboxane. The biochemical changes in the aqueous humor were more severe as laser power was increased above 3 mj. While the role of prostaglandins in the elevation of intraocular pressure is uncertain, the present data recommend the selection of laser power below 3 mj to avoid pressure rise instead of inhibition of all prostaglandin synthesis by medication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Alton Memorial Hospital, IL.
authors.forename: T Y
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oei
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Lam
mesh_terms: D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000378:metabolism*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005136:Eye Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000378:metabolism; D013929:Thromboxane B2 / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D005136:Eye Proteins; D011453:Prostaglandins; D013929:Thromboxane B2