title: Review of the clinical literature on the use of the Nd:YAG laser for posterior capsulotomy.
abstract: An overview of the safety and effectiveness of the Nd:YAG laser for posterior capsulotomy as discussed in the current scientific literature is presented. The results of three clinical investigations in Europe and ten clinical reports in the United States are briefly summarized.
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014481:United States; D014792:Visual Acuity