Anterior chamber depth changes and complications after Nd:YAG laser treatment for posterior capsule opacification in pseudophakic eyes

Abstract Purpose: To investigate the effect of Nd:YAG capsultomy on anterior chamber depth changes and complications of Nd:YAG laser treatment for posterior capsule opacification in pseudophakic eyes. Methods: Our study includes 26 eyes (23 patients) with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery and intraocular lens implantation. Complete ocular examinations were performed for each patients . The best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, keratometry and anterior chamber depth measurements were obtained in all examinations. In all patients Nd:YAG capsulotomy was performed. Data were analyzed statistically. Results: Mean patient age was 53.73±13.53 years. Before Nd:YAG capsulotomy mean anterior chamber depth was 4,03± 0,58 mm and in the first day after capsulotomy mean value was 4,02± 0,46 mm . Mean spherical equivalent refraction before laser treatment was ‐0.53 diopters. Mean spherical equivalent refraction in the first day after laser treatment was ‐0.49 diopters. Before Nd:YAG capsulotomy mean best corrected visual acuity was 0.38±013, and in the first day after capsulotomy mean value was 0.93±0.11, there was statistically significant difference. There were no statistically significant differences between the anterior chamber depth, intraocular pressure (IOP) obtained at before laser capsulotomy and the post laser first day, first month and the third month exams. Conclusions: Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is an effective and safe method of treatment of posterior capsule opacification.