In vitro analysis of Nd:YAG laser damage to hydrophilic intraocular lenses

Norman Saffra; Swati Agarwal; Josh Enin; Liliana Werner; Nick Mamalis

doi:10.3928/15428877-20111129-06

In vitro analysis of Nd:YAG laser damage to hydrophilic intraocular lenses

Norman Saffra, Swati Agarwal, Josh Enin, Liliana Werner, Nick Mamalis

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■ BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Damaged optics of an intraocular lens (IOL) can impair visual functioning. Damage can occur during the manufacturing process, during implantation, or during post-implantation Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. An in vitro experiment was performed to identify the potential IOL damage patterns associated with the use of the Nd:YAG laser for posterior capsulotomy. ■ PATIENTS AND METHODS: A review of the literature regarding Nd:YAG laser damage to IOLs was performed. The objectives were to describe the damage patterns to a sample IOL by performing virtual posterior capsulotomies. ■ RESULTS: Patterns of damage were demonstrated and described.■ CONCLUSION: Although optic damage can occur with use of the Nd:YAG laser, it is infrequent and usually the result of improper depth of focus.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-49
Number of pages	5
Journal	Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20111129-06
State	Published - Jan 2012
Externally published	Yes

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