Posterior capsule reopacification after neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomy.
We report a case of complete posterior capsule reopacification after successful neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) capsulotomy in an adult. Review of the records of all patients who had an Nd:YAG capsulotomy at our hospital revealed an incidence of reopacification of 0.7%. All affected patients were younger than 50 years at the time of cataract surgery.
McPherson
R J
RJ
Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, England.
Govan
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D014792:Visual Acuity