title: Neodymium: YAG laser parabolic anterior capsulotomy in extreme capsule contraction syndrome.
abstract: We report a technique of neodymium: YAG laser parabolic anterior capsulotomy in an extreme case of capsule contraction syndrome with complete occlusion of the central opening and intraocular lens (IOL) displacement. This technique achieves both optical and mechanical benefits of a clear visual axis and possible prevention of further IOL decentration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Shaikh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D013577:Syndrome; D014792:Visual Acuity