Posterior capsule reopacification after neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomy

J Cataract Refract Surg. 1995 May;21(3):351-2. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80146-0.

Abstract

We report a case of complete posterior capsule reopacification after successful neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) capsulotomy in an adult. Review of the records of all patients who had an Nd:YAG capsulotomy at our hospital revealed an incidence of reopacification of 0.7%. All affected patients were younger than 50 years at the time of cataract surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cataract / etiology*
  • Cataract / pathology
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / pathology*
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Visual Acuity