Observation of the cornea with confocal microscopy after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy
Filipecka, I.; Gierek-Ciaciura, S.; Formińska-Kapuścik, M.; Myga, W.
Klinika Oczna 102(6): 431-433
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 11392804 Document Number: 523595
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on the cornea structure assessed by scanning slit confocal microscopy. 14 eyes in 14 patients after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy performed 6-34 months after extracapsular cataract extraction with PCIOL implantation were observed. Structure of cornea layers was evaluated before the procedure, then 3 hours and 7 days after the laser exposition using confocal microscope. Initial evaluation showed degenerative changes in subepithelial plexus; 3 hours after the procedure excessive exfoliation of superficial epithelial cells was observed. No significant changes were registered 7 days after the procedure. No significant changes were found in the confocal microscopy images of cornea after Nd:YAG capsulotomy.