Visual outcome following ND: Yag laser capsulotomy in patients with posterior capsular opacity attending tertiary care center
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Posterior capsular opacity presents with gradual decrease in visual acuity after successful cataract surgery. This can be managed by Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy which is a non-invasive, effective and relatively safe technique. Aim: To study the visual outcome of Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy inpatients with posterior capsular opacity attending tertiary care center. Material and Methods: A total of 100 patients presenting with posterior capsular opacity with vision <6/9 after successful cataract extraction surgery and undergo Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy were studied. Best corrected visual acuity was measured at 1hr, 4hr and on day 7 of capsulotomy. Results: PCO was of grade II in 71 patients and grade III in 29 patients. Pre laser visual acuity was between 1/60 and 6/12.By seventh day, post Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy vision improvement of 6/6 was achieved in 70% of patients and in 12% patients the vision was 6/9, 6/12 in 17% patients and 6/24 in 1% patient. The overall improvement in visual outcome is seen in 100%patients. Conclusion: Improvement in visual acuity after Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy is excellent. It isa convenient, non-invasive and OPD based procedure.
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Uday S Mohite, Pooja Prakash Mogale
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