[Complications of posterior capsulotomy with the Nd:YAG laser. Study of 226 cases].
BACKGROUND
Severe complications are classically described after capsulotomy: ocular hypertension, cystoid macular edema and secondary retinal detachment.


METHODS
A series of 226 patients having sustained Nd:YAG laser (PC). Posterior capsulotomy has been studied retrospectively in order to determine the rate of early complications (24 hours after PC) and late complications (up to 6 months after the PC).


RESULTS
Fifteen patients (6.6%) presented acute temporary intraocular hypertension, 2 patients (0.9%) a retinal detachment, 2 patients (0.9%) a cystoid macular edema (CME). A total number of complications of 8.4% was observed, 1.8% were heavy.


CONCLUSIONS
Transient rise of intraocular pressure is seen. Prophylactic treatment with acetazolamide 500 mg (Diamox) and timolol (Timoptic) is necessary.
Altamirano
D
D
Hôpital Ophtalmique Jules Gonin, Lausanne.
Guex-Crosier
Y
Y
Bovey
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E
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology
Complications de la capsulotomie postérieure au Nd:YAG laser. Etude de 226 cas.