Neodymium:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy results and complications.
I have reviewed 210 cases of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. The results indicate that although the procedure is extremely safe, complications can occur, at least one of which is severe.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014792:Visual Acuity