1.The Influence of Size of Nd:YAG Capsulotomy on Refraction, Anterior Chamber Depth and Patients Symptoms
Syed Abdullah Mazhar1, Khurram Nafees2, Nesr Farooq3, Sehar Zahid4, Nazish Mazhar Ali5 and Maria Hanif6
ABSTRACT
Objective: To find out the influence of size of ND:YAG capsulotomy on refraction, anterior chamber depth and patients symptoms
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Shalimar Medical & Dental College Lahore from 1st December 2020 to 30th November 2021.
Materials and Methods: A detailed ophthalmic examination including refraction, anterior chamber depth and patients symptoms of all the included patients were done before and after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy.
Results: Statistically, non-significant difference was observed in refraction and anterior chamber depth before and after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy in both the group (p˂0.05). In group 1 floater were observed in 10(25%) patients while in 30(75%) patients floaters were not observed. In group 2 floater were observed in 6(60%) patients while in 4(40%) patients’ floaters were not observed. In group 1 glare was observed in 9 (22.5%) patients while in 31(77.5%) patients glare was not observed. In group 2 glare was observed in 5(50%) patients while in 5(50%) patients’ glare was not observed (p˂0.05).
Conclusion: The size of ND:YAG capsulotomy has statistically no significant influence on refraction, anterior chamber depth and patients symptoms. Better improvement in visual function and less complication can be achieved by capsulotomy with an opening of 3.5 mm.
Key Words: ND:YAG capsulotomy; Refraction; Anterior chamber depth; Patients symptoms
Citation of article: Mazhar SA, Nafees K, Farooq N, Zahid S, Ali NM, Hanif M. The Influence of Size of Nd:YAG Capsulotomy on Refraction, Anterior Chamber Depth and Patients Symptoms. Med Forum 2022;33(3):2-5.