Posterior Capsulotomy

Procedures performed to remove CAPSULE OPACIFICATION that develops on the POSTERIOR CAPSULE OF THE LENS following removal of a primary CATARACT.

Also Known As:

Posterior Capsulotomy, Laser; Capsulotomies, Laser Posterior; Capsulotomies, Posterior; Capsulotomy, Laser Posterior; Capsulotomy, Posterior; Laser Posterior Capsulotomies; Laser Posterior Capsulotomy; Posterior Capsulotomies; Posterior Capsulotomies, Laser

Networked: 338 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 19 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Operative Surgical Procedures: 34913
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures: 8
  - Refractive Surgical Procedures: 1899
    - Posterior Capsulotomy: 338

Experts

1.	Ram, Jagat: 8 articles (01/2020 - 08/2003)
2.	Sukhija, Jaspreet: 4 articles (11/2017 - 05/2007)
3.	Kurosaka, Daijiro: 4 articles (05/2016 - 10/2002)
4.	Ger, Luo-Ping: 3 articles (02/2013 - 03/2006)
5.	Sheu, Shwu-Jiuan: 3 articles (02/2013 - 03/2006)
6.	Apple, D J: 3 articles (10/2001 - 01/2000)
7.	Woo, Se Joon: 2 articles (01/2022 - 02/2012)
8.	Mohamed, Tarek A: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
9.	Soliman, Wael: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
10.	Werner, Liliana: 2 articles (01/2020 - 03/2005)

Related Diseases

1.	Cataract (Cataracts) 11/01/2008 - "Simultaneous cataract extraction and posterior capsulotomy with anterior vitrectomy and IOL implantation is an effective and safe procedure in bilateral pediatric cataracts treatment." 08/01/2010 - "To evaluate the safety and efficacy of dry pars plana posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy in paediatric cataract surgery using 25-gauge instruments. " 06/01/1992 - "Forty-nine eyes with membranous cataract were treated by posterior capsulotomy: Visual acuity was improved by 95%. " 01/01/2016 - "Primary posterior capsulotomy in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery: In vivo spectral-domain optical coherence tomography study." 07/01/2001 - "To study and analyze the postoperative use of YAG laser for cataract surgery, the method, effects and complications of laser posterior capsulotomy. "
2.	Capsule Opacification 01/01/2020 - "Eradication of Posterior Capsule Opacification: Documentation of a Marked Decrease in Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy Rates Noted in an Analysis of 5416 Pseudophakic Human Eyes Obtained Postmortem." 03/01/2001 - "Eradication of posterior capsule opacification: documentation of a marked decrease in Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy rates noted in an analysis of 5416 pseudophakic human eyes obtained postmortem." 01/01/2000 - "The study consisted of 3 parts: First, to evaluate posterior capsule opacification (PCO); the Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy rate (%) was documented and plotted on a monthly basis, creating a computerized trend line for each IOL style. " 01/01/2020 - "(2) To identify factors that are instrumental in reducing the incidence of posterior capsule opacification, (PCO, secondary cataract) and hence the need for Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. " 01/01/2019 - "We reviewed the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), incidence of posterior capsule opacification (PCO), clinical features at the diagnosis of rhegmatogenous RD, and intraoperative or postoperative complications following posterior capsulotomy. "
3.	Glaucoma 10/01/2021 - "In uncomplicated cases without preexisting glaucoma, if the amount of energy for posterior capsulotomy is limited to 40 mJ, routine use of ocular hypotensive medication can be avoided." 01/01/2011 - "The purpose of this paper is to present the case of malignant glaucoma complicated by CRVO occurring after Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. " 09/01/2008 - "To analyze and compare the effects on intraocular pressure (IOP) of several topic hypotensive agents after posterior capsulotomy with Nd:YAG laser in non glaucoma patients. " 03/01/2008 - "Gradual IOP elevation or a need for more aggressive therapy is common in glaucoma patients following Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. " 03/01/2008 - "Intraocular pressure control after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy in eyes with glaucoma."
4.	Retinal Perforations 02/01/2006 - "To our knowledge, this is the first report of recurrent macular holes after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy treated successfully with surgery." 01/01/2004 - "Of 341 patients (350 eyes) referred for a first Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy between October 1994 and February 1996, 211 (220 eyes) were examined for retinal breaks before and after capsulotomy (stage 1 of study). " 01/01/2001 - "This primitive study suggests that asymptomatic atrophic retinal holes, usually not regarded as an absolute risk factor for RD, might lead to RD preferentially after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. " 01/01/2001 - "The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference of characteristics in pseudophakic RD with or without Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy and the possible role of atrophic retinal holes in pseudophakic RD after posterior capsulotomy. " 01/01/2001 - "We suggest that it is necessary to perform detailed preoperative and postoperative fundus examination and treat prophylactically any identified breaks, including asymptomatic atrophic retinal holes, in pseudophakic eyes after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy."
5.	Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) 04/01/2017 - "A retrospective clinical and radiographic review of 257 patients (398 feet) was performed to evaluate all patients who required a posterior capsulotomy as part of their clubfoot management. " 12/01/2015 - "Open Achilles tenotomy and posterior capsulotomy for congenital talipes equinovarus." 10/01/1952 - "[Results of the operation of interno-posterior capsulotomy in congenital talpes equinovarus in children]." 04/01/2015 - "The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of percutaneous Achilles tenotomy (AT) to combined open Achilles tenotomy and posterior capsulotomy (PC+AT) in the correction of residual equinus deformity in congenital talipes equinovarus after Ponseti serial casting in both idiopathic and non-idiopathic clubfeet. " 04/01/2017 - "Posterior capsulotomy can correct residual clubfoot deformity, but has been associated with ankle stiffness. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Neodymium
2.	Capsules (Microcapsules)
3.	Retinaldehyde (Retinal)
4.	Polymethyl Methacrylate (Sol)
5.	Dihydrotachysterol (AT 10)
6.	yttrium-aluminum-garnet
7.	Argon
8.	Yttrium
9.	Silicones
10.	Silicone Oils

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Solid-State Lasers
2.	Vitrectomy
3.	Tenotomy
4.	Cataract Extraction
5.	Intraocular Lens Implantation