Acquired cataracts after diode laser photocoagulation for threshold retinopathy of prematurity.
OBJECTIVE
To report the incidence of acquired cataract after diode laser photocoagulation for threshold retinopathy of prematurity at our institution.


METHODS
Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series.


METHODS
One hundred fifty-three infants (293 eyes) with threshold retinopathy of prematurity.


METHODS
Transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation.


METHODS
Acquired cataract formation.


RESULTS
One cataract (0.003%) in 293 eyes occurred after transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation. This cataract consisted of peripheral cortical punctate lenticular opacities that were not progressive or visually significant.


CONCLUSIONS
The risk of acquired cataract after transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation for threshold retinopathy of prematurity is low. Transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation may be safer than argon laser photocoagulation for treatment of threshold retinopathy of prematurity.
Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Texas 77030, USA. epaysse@bcm.tm.edu
Evelyn A
EA
Paysse
Aaron
A
Miller
Kathryn M
KM
Brady McCreery
David K
DK
Coats
D002386:Cataract / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology