A SHORT SYNOPSIS OF Nd: YAG LASER CAPSULOTOMY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 63
Abstract
BACKGROUND Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a frequently encountered complication of cataract surgery. However, Nd: YAG Laser capsulotomy is accepted as the treatment of PCO. Although Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy is noninvasive, it carries a risk of some complications. The purpose of this article is to have a bird’s eye view of Nd: YAG Laser capsulotomy and its effects on the eye. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study comprised of a total number of 50 patients of Nd: YAG laser in the treatment of posterior capsular opacification after cataract surgery, who attended the Department of Ophthalmology, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital from 2015 to 2016. RESULTS A total of 50 patients were treated. Out of the 50 eyes that were studied, 25 were Right eyes and 25 were Left eyes. Most of the capsulotomies were done at the level of energy between 1.6 mJ to 2.4 mJ, consisted of 32 eyes. 10 capsulotomies were done at the level of 1.2 mJ to 1.5 mJ, while 8 capsulotomies were done at the level of 2.5 mJ to 3.1 mJ. The minimum amount of energy used was 1.2 mJ and maximum amount of energy used was 3.1 mJ. CONCLUSION Although this procedure is safe, it is associated with complications like transient intraocular pressure rise, pitting of the intraocular lenses, mild iritis which are not vision threatening and they are transient. Therefore, this treatment modality is cost effective and safe.
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Sridevi V
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