Intraocular pressure changes following nd-yag laser posterior capsulotomy

ABSTRACT

Thirty eight with moderately opacified posterior capsules following ECCE were treated with Nd. YAG laser between January 1985 and January 1986. In the first series [20 eyes], a definite rise of I.O.P. was recorded in 50% of cases 4 hours after doing laser. In the second series, [18 eyes], where antiglaucoma treatment was prescribed before and after treatment with laser, no significant rise of I.O.P. was recorded. It is thus advisable to give antiglaucoma treatment and follow up the I.O.P. for variable periods after Nd-YAG laser posterior capsulotomy since a late rise may occur