Preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy in white intumescent cataracts: report of 11 cases

Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia

Roberto Pinto Coelho²  Jayter Silva Paula¹  Rafael Nery E Silva¹  Tatiana Vannucci Garcia¹  Luiz Fernando Taranta Martin¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Faculdade de Medicina Departamento de Oftalmologia e OtorrinolaringologiaRibeirão Preto SP ,Brasil

关键词: Capsulorhexis;    Phacoemulsification;    Cataract;    Laser therapy;    Preoperative care;    Case reports;    Capsulorrexe;    Facoemulsificação;    Catarata;    Terapia a laser;    Cuidados pré-operatórios;    Relato de casos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-27492009000100024

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Creating a continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis in eyes with white intumescent cataracts is a challenge due to the high risk of extension of capsular tears to the lens periphery. Several approaches have been described to avoid this complication and preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy has been little reported as an optional technique. Eleven patients with white intumescent cataracts were submitted to preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy. All patients had some degree of cortex falling in anterior chamber after laser application. No patient developed later complications. Thus, preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy represents a safe and easy option for white intumescent cataracts.

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