Refractive changes following Nd:YAG capsulotomy.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effect of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on refractive changes and the need for a post-capsulotomy refraction.


METHODS
Forty-two eyes with uncomplicated phacoemulsification and implant (AMO@Phacoflex II) were included. Autorefraction and subjective refraction were performed to get the best visual acuity before and after Nd:YAG capsulotomy.


RESULTS
The spherical equivalent before the Nd:YAG capsulotomy was -0.61 +/- 0.90 and after the capsulotomy, -0.57 +/- 0.84. Using the paired Student's t-test there was no significant difference in the refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Routine refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy in patients who have had uncomplicated phacoemulsification using AMO@Phacoflex II intraocular lenses is not necessary.
Chua
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The Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK. chuaoxford@hotmail.com
Gibson
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Kazakos
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D014792:Visual Acuity