CASE REPORT: ND:YAG LASER FOR POSTERIOR CAPSULE OPACIFICATION AFTER CATARACT SURGERY

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The most common late occurrence after cataract surgery is Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO). Posterior Capsule Opacification also known as secondary cataracts is a “cataract” that occur due to the formation of fibrous tissue on the remaining lens left behind. Capsular opacification stems from the continued viability of lens epithelial cells that remain after removal of the nucleus and cortex. Opaque secondary membranes are formed by proliferating lens epithelial cells, fibroblastic metaplasia, and collagen deposition. The Neodymium Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser (Nd:YAG laser) is used to treat secondary opacification of the posterior capsule and/ or contraction of the anterior capsule. This case report highlights benefit of Nd:YAG laser as an effective and safe treatment for PCO that can restore visual acuity after the treatment done.