A Clinical Profile of PCO & Outcome Following Yag Capsulotomy in Hospital Patients
Journal Title: Ophthalmology and Allied Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background and Objective: To study the clinical profile of posterior capsular opacification (PCO) and outcome following Nd:YAG Laser capsulotomy. Methods: A total of 100 eyes presenting with PCO to Ophthalmology OPD, KBNIMS Kalaburagi who fulfils inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken for the study for the period from November 2015 to December 2016 as a time bound study. Nd: YAG Laser capsulotomy was done. The postoperative follow up was done 1hr, 4hr, 24hr, 1wk, 4wk, 6wk, after laser and observed for any complications. Results: Among the 100 cases 43 were males and 57 were females. Majority of cases have pearls (80%) type of PCO. After the procedure 86% of patient got vision between 6/9 to 6/6 while 14% of patients had vision between 6/60 to 6/12. Complications like intraocular pressure spikes (10%), aqueous flare and floaters (4%), IOL pitting (3%), cystoid macular edema (1%) were seen. Interpretations & Conclusion: Nd: YAG Laser capsulotomy is a safe and effective method to treat PCO.
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Shreyans P. Kothari
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