Lens opacity after neodymium : YAG laser iridectomy for phakic intraocularlens implantation

Authors
Zadok, D Chayet, A
Citation
D. Zadok et A. Chayet, Lens opacity after neodymium : YAG laser iridectomy for phakic intraocularlens implantation, J CAT REF S, 25(4), 1999, pp. 592-593
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
08863350 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
592 - 593
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(199904)25:4<592:LOAN:Y>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We describe a previously unreported complication of a posterior chamber int raocular lens (IOL) implanted in a phakic eye. The left eye of a 25-year-ol d patient with high myopia was treated prophylactically with neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser iridotomy prior to phakic IOL implantation. Slitlamp examina tion of the left eye disclosed an opacity of the anterior capsule of the cr ystalline lens under the iridotomy site. This case demonstrates a complicat ion associated with Nd:YAG iridotomy prior to implantation of a phakic IOL.