IJCRR - 7(10), May, 2015
Pages: 39-42
VISUAL OUTCOME AND COMPLICATIONS OF NEODYNIUM : YTTRIUM ALUMINIUM GARNET LASER POSTERIOR CAPSULOTOMY IN PSEUDOPHAKIC PATIENTS USING SPIRAL METHOD OF CAPSULOTOMY
Author: Garima Agrawal
Category: General Sciences
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Abstract:
Aim: To determine the visual outcome and complications of Neodynium : Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser posterior capsulotomy in pseudophakic patients with visually significant posterior capsular opacification using the spiral method of capsulotomy.
Material and Methods: Neodynium : Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser posterior capsulotomy was done in a spiral fashion in 50 eyes of 50 patients with visually significant posterior capsular opacification. The visual outcome and complications were documented 1week, 4 weeks and 12 weeks after the procedure.
Observations: 94% patients had good visual recovery (best corrected visual acuity >/=6/12) 12 weeks post laser. The complicationsobserved were intraocular lens pitting in 6 eyes but was not significant to reduce vision. Intraocular pressure spike greater than 5 mm Hg was seen in 3 eyes 1 hour post laser but was controlled with anti -glaucoma medication. Cystoid macular edema
was seen in 2 eyes, 8 and 10 weeks after laser.
Conclusion Neodynium : Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser posterior capsulotomy with the spiral method is effective in cutting the posterior capsule with good visual results and low rate of complications in our Institute.
Keywords: Neodynium: Yttrium Aluminium Garnet posterior capsulotomy, Visual outcome, Complications
Citation:
Garima Agrawal. VISUAL OUTCOME AND COMPLICATIONS OF NEODYNIUM : YTTRIUM ALUMINIUM GARNET LASER POSTERIOR CAPSULOTOMY IN PSEUDOPHAKIC PATIENTS USING SPIRAL METHOD OF CAPSULOTOMY International Journal of Current Research and Review. 7(10), May, 39-42
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