[Nd:Yag laser treatment of anterior capsule contraction syndrome after phacoemulsification].
BACKGROUND
Anterior capsule contraction syndrome after phacoemulsification is rare and can compromise visual acuity. Nd:Yag laser capsulotomy is a good alternative in limited forms of contraction.


METHODS
We report four cases of anterior capsule contraction syndrome developed after a mean follow-up of 8 months after phacoemulsification and acrylic intraocular lens implantation. Nd:Yag laser capsulotomy was performed to help resolve the contraction and its symptoms. No relapses occurred during the follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Nd:Yag laser capsulotomy is effective and safe in managing limited forms of anterior capsule contraction syndrome after phacoemulsification. Surgery is an alternative to Nd:Yag capsulotomy in severe cases.
Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Habib Thameur, Tunis, Tunisie. moniacheour@yahoo.fr
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000009:adverse effects; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity