title: Neodymium: YAG laser for anterior capsulotomy.
abstract: A technique using the Meditec OPL-3 YAG laser for anterior capsulotomy just prior to planned extracapsular cataract surgery is presented. A review of 1,108 cases showed this technique to have a low complication rate. Compared to conventional anterior capsulotomies, it is the author's opinion that this method gives increased operative control, shortens time in the operating room, and is a help with in-the-bag intraocular lens placement.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care