Preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy in white intumescent cataracts: report of 11 cases.
Creating a continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis in eyes with white intumescent cataracts is a challenge due to the high risk of extension of capsular tears to the lens periphery. Several approaches have been described to avoid this complication and preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy has been little reported as an optional technique. Eleven patients with white intumescent cataracts were submitted to preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy. All patients had some degree of cortex falling in anterior chamber after laser application. No patient developed later complications. Thus, preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy represents a safe and easy option for white intumescent cataracts.
Setor de Catarata do Departamento de Oftalmologia e Otorrinolaringologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - Ribeirão Preto (SP) - Brasil. rpcoelho@keynet.com.br
Roberto Pinto
RP
Coelho
Jayter Silva
JS
Paula
Rafael Nery e
RN
Silva
Tatiana Vannucci
TV
Garcia
Luiz Fernando Taranta
LF
Martin
D019923:Capsulorhexis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care