Volume : 5, Issue : 8, August - 2016

Assessment of vision and complications after treatment of Posterior Capsular Opacification using Nd YAG Laser along with medications.

Dr. P. Sreenivasulu, Dr. C. Hari Hara Prasad

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is most frequently performed technique and preferred over surgical capsulotomy because of many advantages such as safe, effective and non invasive. The aim of this study is to evaluate the visual outcome and complications of Nd:YAG Laser capsulotomy. A total of 100 patients presenting with complaints of decreased vision and with evidence of posterior capsular thickening after treatment with Nd:YAG Laser were included. 86% patients had visual acuity 6/18 to 6/6, 12% and 2% patients were observed with visual acuity of 6/24 to less and hand movement or counting fingers from 1/2 meter respectively. Out of 100 selected patients 4% were observed with increased intraocular pressure and macular edema. 2% had corneal edema, Anterior uveitis nad Retinal tear. Diagnosing and Treating the complications which arise after Nd:YAG capsulotomy with appropriate medications improves the vision of patients and also serious adverse effects can be prevented.</p>