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Published on: January 3, 2011
[Observation of the cornea with confocal microscopy after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy]
I Filipecka1, S Gierek-Ciaciura, M Formińska-Kapuścik
1I Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
Purpose:
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on the cornea structure assessed by scanning slit confocal microscopy.
Material And Methods:
14 eyes in 14 patients after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy performed 6-34 months after extracapsular cataract extraction with PCIOL implantation were observed. Structure of cornea layers was evaluated before the procedure, then 3 hours and 7 days after the laser exposition using confocal microscope.
Results:
Initial evaluation showed degenerative changes in subepithelial plexus; 3 hours after the procedure excessive exfoliation of superficial epithelial cells was observed. No significant changes were registered 7 days after the procedure.
Conclusion:
No significant changes were found in the confocal microscopy images of cornea after Nd:YAG capsulotomy.
