Ripple-like intraocular lens damage from a neodymium:YAG laser.
We report a case of accidental intraocular lens (IOL) damage during a neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomy. After a single pulse of 0.9 mJ of laser energy, a large area of ripple-like opacity with more than 10 concentric circles surrounding a small hole in a 2.0 diopter IOL was noted. The opacity extended more than one fourth of the IOL diameter and caused a significant visual effect.
Lee
Jiahn-Shing
JS
Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Li
Chia-Yun
CY
Lin
Yen-Chun
YC
Chang
Shih-Yen
SY
Lin
Ken-Kuo
KK
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008875:Middle Aged; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000528:radiation effects*
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D006493:Heparin; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate