An Overview of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy.
It has been revealed that posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the most common delayed complication of cataract surgery. On the other hand, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is accepted as standard treatment for PCO. Although, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is a noninvasive and safe treatment it carries risk of some complications. Using less total energy and performing smaller capsulotomies are effective choices to decrease complications after Nd:YAG capsulotomy. The purpose of this review is to look through the complications associated with Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, and the effect of capsulotomy size and used total energy on such complications.
Egepol Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey.
Eyyup
E
Karahan
Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey.
Duygu
D
Er
Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey.
Suleyman
S
Kaynak
Capsulotomy; Nd:YAG Laser; Posterior capsule opacification (PCO)