Posterior capsule opacification assessment of need and outcome of Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy: a follow up of rapid assessment of avoidable blindness in a district in central India
Bodhraj D. Dhawan,
Vaishali B. Dhawan
Abstract:Background: Current study highlights the burden of PCO related blindness, need of Nd YAG laser in rural set up and positive and negative outcomes of Nd-YAG laser capulotomy in treating PCO.
Methods: This study was conducted in 2020 at the department of ophthalmology at a medical college in central india. A total 53 such eyes were studied.
Results: A 408 individuals were included with pseudophakia in one or both eyes. Mean age of pseudophakic study population was 67.9±7.6 years (range 50-92 years). Nearly 50% o… Show more
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