6.The Effect of Total Power of Nd:YAG Laser on Intra-Ocular Pressure and Anterior Chamber Reaction after YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Syed Abdullah Mazhar1, Nesr Farooq2, Khurram Nafees3, Sehar Zahid4, Bushra Mazhar5 and Nazish Mazhar Ali5
ABSTRACT
Objective: To assess the effect of total power of Nd:YAG laser on intra-ocular pressure and anterior chamber reaction after YAG Laser capsulotomy.
Study Design: Prospective study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Shalimar Medical & Dental College Lahore from October 2020 to September 2021.
Materials and Methods: Pre and post laser, the intraocular pressure and anterior chamber reactivity were documented. The patients were treated with laser after undergoing a pre-laser evaluation.
Results: The mean preoperative IOP was 13.38±2.38 mmHg while postoperative was 18.40±5.97 mmHg. Fifty one (87.93%) patients, none of the anterior chamber reaction was observed while faint and moderate reaction was observed in 7 (12.07%) and one (1.72%) patient respectively.
Conclusion: Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is an efficient treatment method because of its non-invasiveness and no need for hospitalization. The most common complication observed was postoperative increase in IOP following Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy.
Key Words: Nd:YAG laser; Intra-ocular pressure; Anterior chamber reaction; YAG Laser capsulotomy
Citation of article: Mazhar SA, Farooq N, Nafees K, Zahid S, Mazhar B, Ali NM. The Effect of Total Power Of Nd:YAG Laser on Intra-Ocular Pressure and Anterior Chamber Reaction after YAG Laser Capsulotomy. Med Forum 2022;33(4):24-27.