ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on refractive changes and the need for a post-capsulotomy refraction. METHODS: Forty-two eyes with uncomplicated phacoemulsification and implant (AMO@Phacoflex II) were included. Autorefraction and subjective refraction were performed to get the best visual acuity before and after Nd:YAG capsulotomy. RESULTS: The spherical equivalent before the Nd:YAG capsulotomy was -0.61 +/- 0.90 and after the capsulotomy, -0.57 +/- 0.84. Using the paired Student's t-test there was no significant difference in the refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy. CONCLUSION: Routine refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy in patients who have had uncomplicated phacoemulsification using AMO@Phacoflex II intraocular lenses is not necessary.
