Abstract :
Introduction: Posterior capsular opacification is the most common delayed complication following
cataract surgery. Nd -YAG laser capsulotomy is the gold standard treatment for PCO which is both simple
and effective. Though being a non-invasive and simple outpatient procedure, it is not without complications
Materials and Methods: 89 patients with PCO who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were taken up
for Nd-YAG laser and followed up on day 1, after 1week, 1month and 3 months for visual acuity, IOP and
other complications.
Results: There is excellent and statistically significant (p immediately after the procedure with 90.9% getting a VA of 6/18. Several complications like IOP
rise, iritis are noted which are transient & self resolving.IOL pitting was seen in 5.6% patients. Certain
complications like Corneal haze & burns, Retinal detachment, Endophthalmitis and Secondary closure of
capsulotomy were not seen in our study.
Conclusion: Nd -YAG laser capsulotomy is a safe and effective method of treating PCO.
Keyword :
capsular opacification cataract NdYag laser capsulotomy.