Vitreoretinal complications of YAG laser capsulotomy.
Prevention is a better strategy than treating complications after they occur. Prevention approaches must focus on surgical technique, biomaterials, and IOL design aimed at reducing PCO.
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, USA. scharles@att.net
D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology*