Open AccessNd:YAG laser removal of pupillary membranes developed after ECCE with PC‐IOL implantation
Author(s) -
Kozobolis Vassilios P.,
Pallikaris Ioannis G.,
Tsambarlakis Ioannis G.,
Vlachonikolis Ioannis G.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1600-0420
pISSN - 1395-3907
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0420.1997.tb00636.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ophthalmology , laser , membrane , optics , genetics , physics , biology
. Purpose: To define the frequency of development of pupillary membranes after ECCE with PC‐IOL implantation, and to remove the pupillary membranes using the Nd:YAG laser. Methods: From 400 patients who had undergone ECCE and were free from local or systemic illness affecting the blood‐ocular barrier, 20 eyes developed pupillary membranes Nd:YAG laser was used to remove these pupillary membranes. Results: The frequency of pupillary membranes was found to be 5% (9.8% in pex eyes and 3.3% to the non‐pex eyes). Visual acuity improved in 17 eyes by 2 to 5 Snellen lines. No serious complications were observed, endothelium inclusive. Conclusion: Pseudoexfoliation might play a significant role in the development of postoperative pupillary membranes which could be successfully treated with the use of Nd:YAG laser. The safety of the procedure has to be evaluated in relation to the corneal endothelium damage in long‐term.