The development of posterior capsule opacification secondary to extracapsular cataract extraction is a common occurrence. The patient complains of decreased visual acuity, glare, and sensitivity to light. The YAG laser posterior capsulotomy has become standard treatment for this anomaly: an opening is created in the opacified posterior capsule, which immediately improves visual acuity. This review describes the indications, preparation, procedure, follow-up, and complications associated with using a yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser to perform capsulotomy.
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Murrill, C. A., Stanfield, D. L., & Van Brocklin, M. D. (1995). Capsulotomy. Optometry Clinics : The Official Publication of the Prentice Society. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35951-4_460-5
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