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Evaluation of the impact of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on ocular pulse amplitude and anterior segment morphology

2014; Wiley; Volume: 46; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/lsm.22273

1096-9101

Gökhan Pekel, Ramazan Yağcı, Semra Acer, Seyfullah Özdemir, Nihat Sayın,

Glaucoma and retinal disorders

Lasers in Surgery and MedicineVolume 46, Issue 7 p. 553-557 Clinical Report Evaluation of the impact of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on ocular pulse amplitude and anterior segment morphology Gökhan Pekel MD, Corresponding Author Gökhan Pekel MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssistant Professor. Correspondence to: Gökhan Pekel, MD, Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorRamazan Yağcı MD, Ramazan Yağcı MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssociate Professor.Search for more papers by this authorSemra Acer MD, Semra Acer MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssistant Professor.Search for more papers by this authorSeyfullah Özdemir MD, Seyfullah Özdemir MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyResident.Search for more papers by this authorNihat Sayin MD, Nihat Sayin MD Eye Clinic, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research & Training Hospital, Istanbul, TurkeySearch for more papers by this author Gökhan Pekel MD, Corresponding Author Gökhan Pekel MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssistant Professor. Correspondence to: Gökhan Pekel, MD, Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli 20070, Turkey. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorRamazan Yağcı MD, Ramazan Yağcı MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssociate Professor.Search for more papers by this authorSemra Acer MD, Semra Acer MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyAssistant Professor.Search for more papers by this authorSeyfullah Özdemir MD, Seyfullah Özdemir MD Ophthalmology Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, TurkeyResident.Search for more papers by this authorNihat Sayin MD, Nihat Sayin MD Eye Clinic, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research & Training Hospital, Istanbul, TurkeySearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 July 2014 https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.22273Citations: 3 Conflict of Interest Disclosures: All authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest and none were reported. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Background and Objective Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most frequent complication after cataract surgery. The most used method in order to disrupt the opacified posterior capsule is Nd-YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of Nd-YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on ocular pulse amplitude (OPA), central corneal thickness (CCT), corneal volume (CV), iridocorneal angle (ICA), and anterior chamber depth (ACD). Materials and Methods Thirty-three eyes of 30 pseudophakic patients who underwent Nd-YAG capsulotomy due to posterior capsule opacification, were included in this prospective cross-sectional consecutive case series. The OPA was measured with the Pascal dynamic contour tonometer. The CCT, CV, ICA, and ACD measurements were taken with the Scheimpflug imaging system (Pentacam HR). The examinations were performed preoperatively, and repeated at the postoperative first hour, week, and month. Results The mean OPA, ICA, and ACD values did not change statistically significantly after the posterior capsulotomy (P > 0.05). The mean CCT increased markedly and the mean CV increased slightly after one hour from the capsulotomy (P = 0.001 and P = 0.02, respectively), and then returned to the baseline values at the first week and first month visits (P > 0.05). Conclusions Nd:YAG capsulotomy does not significantly alter OPA, ICA, and ACD; but it causes temporary increase of CCT and CV in the short term. Lasers Surg. Med. 46:553–557, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Citing Literature Volume46, Issue7September 2014Pages 553-557 RelatedInformation