The Effect of ND:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy Size on Refraction, Intraocular Pressure, and Macular Thickness.
Purpose. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of capsulotomy size on, spherical equivalent (SE), intraocular pressure (IOP), and macular thickness. Materials and Methods. Sixty-eight patients were examined preoperatively and 1, 4, and 12 weeks after Nd:YAG capsulotomy. Patients were divided into two groups based on the postoperative capsulotomy size. Changes in SE, IOP, and macular thickness were compared between two groups. Results. We found a higher hyperopic shift in large capsulotomy group. In both groups 1 and 2, IOP increased 1 week postoperatively. Intraocular pressure rise in group 2 was higher than in group 1. Both groups had increased macular thickness at 1 week postoperatively. The degree of macular thickening was similar in group 1 and group 2. Comment. Patients who underwent a larger capsulotomy have a higher hyperopic shift and IOP elevation. Rise in macular thickness was similar in large and small capsulotomy groups.
Alfagoz Eye Center, Mithatpasa Caddesi No. 247/A, Balcova, 35330 Izmir, Turkey.
Eyyup
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Karahan
Alfagoz Eye Center, Mithatpasa Caddesi No. 247/A, Balcova, 35330 Izmir, Turkey.
Ibrahim
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Tuncer
Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir University, Yeni Girne Bulvari 1825, Sokak No. 12, Karsiyaka, 35510 Izmir, Turkey.
Mehmet Ozgur
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Zengin