[Use of neodymium-YAG laser in cataract extraction]

Observations of 45 procedures in 35 patients before and after cataract surgery suggest, that the application of Nd-YAG laser is an effective and safe method of treatment. The most frequent procedures were posterior capsulotomy, iridotomy, vitreotomy, membranotomy, anterior and posterior synechotomy and decission of secondary cataract. Possible complications include intraocular pressure elevations, damage of artificial lenses and hemorrhages from iris vessels.