[Use of Nd:YAG laser for disruption of retrocorneal membranes in eyes with implanted keratoprosthesis].
OBJECTIVE
Presentation of some problems connected with the occurrence of retroprosthetic membranes following successful keratoprosthetic surgery, and of early results of the Q-switch Nd:YAG laser use in the disruption of these membranes.


METHODS
Disruption of retroprosthetic membranes with the use of Nd:YAG laser was performed on 12 aphakic eyes in 12 patients. The age of patients ranged from 34 to 64 years. Ten eyes had implanted Fiodorow-Zujew keratoprosthesis and two had keratoprosthesis with their haptic parts made of carbo-carbonic compound.


RESULTS
Improvement of visual acuity was observed in 9 patients (75%). The effect was not stable. It let us postpone the surgery in 7 cases. Further follow-up is necessary to evaluate the use of Nd:YAG laser in the disruption of retroprosthetic membranes.
Kamińska-Olechnowicz
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B
I Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
Formińska-Kapuścik
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M
Leszczyński
R
R
D000328:Adult; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity