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RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar se há mudança refracional significativa após realização de capsulotomia posterior com laser Nd:YAG em olhos pseudofácicos. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo com análise de prontuários de pacientes atendidos em um hospital com diagnóstico de opacificação de cápsula posterior do cristalino tratada com capsulotomia posterior com laser Nd:YAG no período de outubro de 2019 a março de 2021. A comparação entre a refração antes e após o procedimento foi realizada calculando-se o equivalente esférico. Também foi avaliada a mudança da acuidade visual, aferida por LogMAR. Resultados: Foram analisados 90 prontuários, totalizando 140 olhos, de pacientes submetidos à capsulotomia posterior com laser Nd:YAG. O equivalente esférico médio pré-procedimento foi de -0,07±0,89D, mínimo de -3,0D e máximo de +2,5D, mediana (intervalo interquartil) de 0,0D (-0,50D a +0,375D). A média pós-procedimento foi de -0,18±0,86D, mínimo de -3,5D e máximo de +2,25D, mediana (intervalo interquartil) de -0,125D (-0,50D a 0,0D). com p<0,0082. Dos 140 olhos, 66 sofreram miopização e 37 hipermetropização. A média de alteração do equivalente esférico geral foi de -0,12±0,51D, mínimo de -2,50D e máximo de +1,25D, mediana (intervalo interquartil) de 0,0D (-0,375D a +0,125D). Ao se comparar a diferença entre o equivalente esférico antes e após o procedimento do grupo de olhos que sofreu miopização (n=66) ou hipermetropização (n=37), separadamente, ambos obtiveram p<0,0001. Ao se compararem todos os olhos que sofreram alguma alteração refracional (n=103), foi encontrado p=0,008. A acuidade visual média pré-procedimento foi de 0,23±0,32, mínimo de 0,0 e máximo de 2,3. Pós-procedimento, a média foi de 0,06±0,13, mínimo de -0,12 e máximo de 0,7, com p<0,0001. Conclusão: A capsulotomia posterior com laser Nd:YAG gerou melhora significativa da acuidade visual nos pacientes do estudo, porém também gerou alteração refracional significativa após o procedimento, tanto para miopização (a mais frequente), quanto para hipermetropização.
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify if there is a significant change on refraction after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy in pseudophakic eyes. Methods: A retrospective study with analysis of medical records of patients treated at a hospital, with diagnosis of opacification of posterior lens capsule treated with Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy, from October 2019 to March 2021. The comparison of refraction before and after the procedure was performed by calculating the spherical equivalent. Changes in visual acuity (VA), measured by LogMAR, were also evaluated. Results: A total of 90 medical records (140 eyes) of patients submitted to Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy were analysed. The mean pre-procedure spherical equivalent was -0.07±0.89D, minimum of -3.0D and maximum of +2.5D, median (interquartile range) of 0.0D (-0.50D to +0.375D). The post-procedure mean was -0.18±0.86D, minimum of -3.5D and maximum of +2.25D, median (interquartile range) of -0.125D (-0.50D to 0.0D), with p <0.0082. Of the 140 eyes, 66 underwent myopia and 37 hyperopia, the mean change in the general spherical equivalent was -0.12±0.51D, minimum -2.50D and maximum +1.25D, median (interquartile range) of 0.0D (-0.375D to +0.125D). When comparing the difference between the spherical equivalent before and after the procedure of the group of eyes that underwent myopia (n=66) or hyperopia (n=37), separately, both obtained p<0.0001. When comparing all eyes that suffered any change on refraction (n=103), the p value was 0.008. The mean pre-procedure visual acuity was 0.23±0.32, minimum of 0.0 and maximum of 2.3. After the procedure, the mean was 0.06±0.13, minimum of -0.12 and maximum of 0.7, p<0.0001. Conclusion: Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy significantly improved visual acuity of patients in this study; however, it also led to a significant change on refraction after the procedure, both for myopization, which was more frequent, and for hyperopization.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Refracción Ocular , Láseres de Estado Sólido/uso terapéutico , Capsulotomía Posterior/efectos adversos , Capsulotomía Posterior/métodos , Extracción de Catarata/efectos adversos , Registros Médicos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Facoemulsificación/efectos adversos , Seudofaquia/cirugía , Terapia por Láser/métodos , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Opacificación Capsular/etiologíaRESUMEN
Posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common complication after cataract surgery, impacts a patient's long-term visual quality to various degrees. Although a neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomy is a very effective treatment, it may lead to a serial of complications. Accordingly, the search for simple, safe, and effective methods to prevent PCO has received widespread attention. Various researchers are committed to the interdisciplinary collaboration between medicine and engineering fields, such as functionalizing the surface of the intraocular lens (IOL) via supercritical fluid impregnation, coating the surface of the IOL, high-concentration drug immersion, and application of a drug delivery system, to effectively reduce the incidence and severity of PCO.
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Humanos , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Implantación de Lentes Intraoculares , Catarata/etiología , Cápsula del Cristalino/cirugía , Lentes Intraoculares/efectos adversos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Diseño de PrótesisRESUMEN
Abstract Purpose: To determine the impact of neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser posterior capsulotomy on quality of life and visual acuity in adults. Methods: A prospective study that included patients over 65 years old with clinical indications for Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy. On the day of the procedure, corrected distance visual acuity tests, slit-lamp examination and posterior capsule opacification (PCO) photo documentation were performed, followed by application of the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25). The PCO rate was evaluated with Evaluation of Posterior Capsule opacification (EPCO 2000) software. Four weeks after the posterior capsulotomy, corrected distance visual acuity was measured, and the NEI-VFQ-25 was applied again. Complications were also reported. Results : Sixty eyes from 45 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age was 71.51 ± 6.38 years (65 to 93). Comparing the results before and after the Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, there was a statistically significant improvement in quality of life according to the NEI-VFQ-25 (p<0.001) and in visual acuity (p=0.0). The mean score in NEI-VFQ-25 Questionnaire before capsulotomy was 62.07 ± 20.90 (16.81-95.90) and after was 83.95±19.49 (20.68 - 100.0). The mean CDVA before the procedure was 0.75 ± 0.35 LogMAR (0.1-1.3) and after was 0.21 ± 0.20 LogMAR (0.0-1.3). The mean PCO rate measured by the EPCO software was 0.688 ± 0.449. There was a positive correlation between the EPCO score and the total score of quality of life after Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy (r=0.845, p=0.00). Damage to intraocular lens was the only complication observed in six eyes (10%). Conclusion: Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy, in addition to improving visual acuity, is able to improve quality of life.
Resumo Objetivo: Determinar o impacto da capsulotomia posterior com laser de neodímio: YAG (Nd: YAG) na qualidade de vida e na acuidade visual em adultos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo que incluiu pacientes acima de 65 anos com indicação clínica para capsulotomia com laser de Nd: YAG. No dia do procedimento, foram realizados testes de acuidade visual corrigida, exame com lâmpada de fenda e fotodocumentação da opacificação da cápsula posterior (OCP), seguido da aplicação do National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25). A taxa de OCP foi avaliada utilizando o software de avaliação de opacificação de cápsula posterior (EPCO 2000). Quatro semanas após a capsulotomia posterior, a acuidade visual corrigida foi medida, e o NEI-VFQ-25 foi aplicado novamente. Complicações também foram relatadas. Resultados: Sessenta olhos de 45 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo. A idade média foi de 71,51±6,38 anos (65 to 93). Comparando os resultados antes e após a capsulotomia com laser Nd: YAG, houve melhora estatisticamente significante na qualidade de vida de acordo com o NEI-VFQ-25 (p <0,001) e na acuidade visual (p = 0,0). A média do escore total do questionário NEI-VFQ-25 pré capsulotomia foi de 62.07 ± 20.90 (16.81-95.90) e pós foi de 83.95 ±19.49 (20.68 - 100.0). A AVCC antes do procedimento foi 0.75 ± 0.35 LogMAR (0.1-1.3) e após foi 0.21 ± 0.20 LogMAR (0.0-1.3). A taxa média de OCP medida pelo software EPCO foi de 0,688 ± 0,449. Houve correlação positiva entre o escore EPCO e o escore total de qualidade de vida após a capsulotomia com laser de Nd: YAG (r = 0,845, p = 0,00). O dano à lente intraocular foi a única complicação observada em seis olhos (10%). Conclusão: A capsulotomia com laser Nd: YAG, além de melhorar a acuidade visual, é capaz de melhorar a qualidade de vida.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Calidad de Vida , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Capsulotomía Posterior/psicología , Extracción de Catarata , Agudeza Visual , Estudios Prospectivos , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Implantación de Lentes Intraoculares , Terapia por Láser/métodos , Láseres de Estado Sólido , Cápsula Posterior del Cristalino/cirugía , Cápsula Posterior del Cristalino/patología , Capsulotomía Posterior/métodos , Lentes Intraoculares , NeodimioRESUMEN
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy on refraction, central macular thickness (CMT) and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness. Methods: 42 eyes of 42 patients who treated with Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy were included in thisprospective study. Spherical equivalent (SE), cyclindrical power refraction, CMT and RNFL thickness were evaluated preoperatively and at postoperative first day, first week and postoperative first month. Results: Spherical equivalent values and central macular thickness values did not significantly change in the first month after treatment. Average and nasal retinal nerve fiber layer thickness values significantly increase and cyclindrical power refraction significantly decreased during the visits. Conclusion: Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is confident and reliable treatment option of the posterior capsula opacification (PCO). After Nd: yag laser capsulotomy cyclindrical power refraction and RNFL thickness values significantly change.
Resumo Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é examinar o efeito da capsulotomia de laser Nd: YAG na refração, espessura macular central (CMT) e espessura da camada de fibra nervosa retiniana (RNFL). Métodos: 42 olhos de 42 pacientes que trataram com capsulotomia laser Nd: YAG foram incluídos neste estudo prospectivo. O equivalente esférico (SE), a refração de potência cíclica, a espessura CMT e RNFL foram avaliados pré-operatório e no primeiro dia pós-operatório, primeira semana e primeiro mês pós-operatório. Resultados: valores equivalentes esféricos e valores de espessura macular central não alteraram significativamente no primeiro mês após o tratamento. Os valores médios e da espessura da camada de fibra nervosa nasal da retina aumentaram significativamente e a refração do poder cíclico diminuiu significativamente durante as visitas. Conclusão: Nd: a capsulotomia laser YAG é uma opção de tratamento confiante e confiável da opacificação da cápsula posterior (PCO). Após Nd: a capsulotomia do laser YAG, a refração do poder cíclico e os valores da espessura do RNFL mudam significativamente.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Refracción Ocular/fisiología , Retina/diagnóstico por imagen , Láseres de Estado Sólido/uso terapéutico , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Capsulotomía Posterior/métodos , Fibras Nerviosas , Retina/anatomía & histología , Agudeza Visual/fisiología , Facoemulsificación/efectos adversos , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica , Terapia por Láser/métodos , Opacificación Capsular/etiologíaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Purpose: Optic coherence tomography (OCT) evaluation of the choroid, retina, and retinal nerve fiber layer after uncomplicated yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser capsulotomy. Methods: OCT analysis of retinal and choroidal structures was performed in 28 eyes of 28 patients following routine examinations before and 24 h, 72 h, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks after YAG laser capsulotomy. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software. Results: Data collected before YAG capsulotomy and at the above mentioned follow-up visits are summarized as follows. Mean central subfoveal choroidal thickness before YAG capsulotomy was 275.85 ± 74.78 µm; it was 278.46 ± 83.46 µm, 283.39 ± 82.84 µm, 280.00 ± 77.16 µm, 278.37 ± 76.95 µm, and 278.67 ± 76.20 µm after YAG capsulotomy, respectively. Central macular thickness was 272.14 ± 25.76 µm before YAG capsulotomy; it was 266.53 ± 26.47 µm, 269.14 ± 27.20 µm, 272.17 ± 26.97 µm, 270.91 ± 26.79 µm, and 273 ± 26.63 µm after YAG capsulotomy, respectively. Mean retinal nerve fiber layer thickness before YAG was 99.89 ± 7.61 µm; it was 98.50 ± 8.62 µm, 98.14 ± 8.69 µm, 99.60 ± 8.39 µm, 99.60 ± 8.39 µm, and 99.60 ± 8.35 µm after YAG capsulotomy, respectively. No observed change was statistically significant. No significant changes were observed with regard to mean intraocular pressure. Conclusions: After YAG laser capsulotomy, no statistically significant changes were found in choroidal, retinal, and optical nerve fiber layer thicknesses, although slight thickness changes in these structures were observed, particularly during the first days.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliação da coroide, retina e a camada de fibras nervosas da retina por meio de tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT) após capsulotomia por YAG laser não complicada. Método: Vinte e oito olhos de 28 pacientes foram incluídos neste estudo. Estruturas da retina e coroide foram analisados usando ACT nos exames de rotina antes da capsulotomia posterior por YAG laser e 24 horas, 72 horas, 2 semanas, 4 semanas e 12 semanas após YAG. Os resultados foram avaliados através do programa SPSS. Resultados: Os resultados deste estudo, pré YAG e às visitas de acompanhamento acima, podem ser resumidos da seguinte forma. A espessura média de coroide subfoveal central antes do YAG foi 275,85 ± 74,78 m; após YAG foi 278,46 ± 83,46 µm, 283,39 ± 82,84 µm, 280,00 ± 77,16 µm, 278,37 ± 76,95 µm, e 278,67 ± 76,20 µm, respectivamente. A espessura macular central foi 272,14 ± 25,76 mm antes YAG; e 266,53 ± 26,47 µm, 269,14 ± 27,20 µm, 272,17 ± 26,97 µm, 270,91 ± 26,79 µm, e 273 ± 26,63 µm, respectivamente. Espessura média da camada de fibras nervosas da retina antes do YAG foi 99,89 ± 7,61 mm; e 98,50 ± 8,62 µm, 98,14 ± 8,69 µm, 99,60 ± 8,39 µm, de 99,60 ± 8,39 µm, 99,60 ± 8,35 µm, respectivamente. Nenhuma das alterações observadas foram estatisticamente significativas. As médias da pressão intraocular, também não mostraram alterações significativas. Conclusões: Não houve mudanças significativas foram encontradas na coroide, camada de fibras nervosas da retina espessuras e ópticos, após a capsulotomia por YAG laser, embora houvesse, especialmente nos primeiros dias, discretas alterações de espessura nas estruturas mencionadas.
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Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Coroides/patología , Láseres de Estado Sólido/uso terapéutico , Capsulotomía Posterior/métodos , Retina/patología , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos , Análisis de Varianza , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Periodo Posoperatorio , Estudios Prospectivos , Facoemulsificación/efectos adversos , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Estadísticas no Paramétricas , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
Objetivo: determinar el resultado visual de la capsulotomía posterior en los pacientes con opacidad de cápsula posterior. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, transversal en el centro oftalmológico de Port Mourant en Guyana, en el período comprendido entre marzo de 2009 hasta julio de 2010. Con un universo de 54 pacientes, operados de catarata por la técnica de Blumenthal de más de 6 meses de evolución, con opacidad de la cápsula posterior. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, tipo de opacidad, complicaciones en el acto quirúrgico y agudeza visual corregida antes y después del láser. Los datos se recogieron de los informes operatorios y las historias clínicas. Resultados: existió un predominio del sexo femenino con más de 60 años. El 50 por ciento de los pacientes antes del tratamiento presentaban una agudeza visual corregida menor o igual a 20/60. El tipo de opacidad capsular más diagnosticada fue las perlas de Elschnig (68,5 por ciento). Solamente el 16,7 por ciento de los pacientes tuvieron complicaciones, entre ellas, la elevación transitoria de la presión intraocular fue la más frecuente. El 81,5 por ciento de los pacientes a los que se le realizó la capsulotomía posterior alcanzaron una visión corregida de 20/20. Conclusión: la capsulotomía posterior con Nd-YAG láser es un valioso procedimiento para los pacientes con opacidad de la cápsula posterior que mejora ostensiblemente su agudeza visual, con una incidencia mínima de complicaciones
Objective: to determine the visual outcome of the posterior capsulotomy in patients with posterior capsule opacification. Methods: a descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted in the National Ophthalmology Hospital of Port Mourant in Guyana, from March 2009 to July 2010. The universe of study was made up of 54 patients who had been operated on from cataract by Blumenthal technique six months earlier and presented with posterior capsule opacification. The variables were age, sex, opacity type, transoperative complications and the corrected visual acuity before and after the capsulotomy. The information was gathered from operative reports and medical histories. Results: prevalence of females with more than 60 years of age. Half of the patients had corrected visual lower than or equal to 20/60 before the treatment. The most diagnosed capsular opacity was Elsching pearls (68.5 percent). Just 16.7 percent of the patients suffered complications, being the transient rise of the intraocular pressure the most frequent. Of the sample, 81.5 percent of patients reached corrected vision of 20/20 after the posterior capsulotomyConclusion: posterior capsulotomy with Nd-Yag laser is a valuable procedure for the patients with posterior capsule opacification, since it remarkably improves visual acuity with minimum complications
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Humanos , Cápsula Posterior del Cristalino/cirugía , Láseres de Estado Sólido , Opacificación Capsular/cirugía , Estudios Transversales , Epidemiología DescriptivaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: To assess the influence of Nd:YAG (neodymium: yttrium-aluminum- garnet) laser unilateral posterior capsulotomy on visual acuity and patients' perception of difficulties with vision-related activities of daily life. METHODS: We conducted an interventional survey that included 48 patients between 40 and 80 years of age with uni- or bilateral pseudophakia, posterior capsule opacification, and visual acuity <0.30 (logMAR) in one eye who were seen at a Brazilian university hospital. All patients underwent posterior capsulotomy using an Nd:YAG laser. Before and after the intervention, patients were asked to complete a questionnaire that was developed in an exploratory study. RESULTS: Before posterior capsulotomy, the median visual acuity (logMAR) of the included patients was 0.52 (range 0.30-1.60). After posterior capsulotomy, the median visual acuity of the included patients improved to 0.10 (range 0.0-0.52). According to the subjects' perceptions, their ability to perform most of their daily life activities improved after the intervention (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: After patients underwent posterior capsulotomy with an Nd:YAG laser, a significant improvement in the visual acuity of the treated eye was observed. Additionally, subjects felt that they experienced less difficulty performing most of their vision-dependent activities of daily living.