Neodymium:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy and a possible new application.
Neodymium:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy performed in nine cases had a high incidence of complications. In 220 cases of Nd:YAG laser nucleus pretreatment, without opening the anterior capsule, the time required for emulsification of the nucleus was less than with standard techniques.
D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013997:Time Factors; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy