Abstract

Aim-To study the complication rate following Nd: YAG capsulotomy posterior capsular
opacification (PCO) in patients with and without comorbidities. Methods: Prospective,
interventional, comparative, and observational study. A total of 96 eyes, consisting of 48 eyes without
ocular comorbidities and 48 eyes with ocular comorbidities that were being treated
with Nd: YAG capsulotomy for PCO. Visual outcome and complications of Nd: YAG
capsulotomy were studied. Results: The ocular comorbidities were moderate NPDR, subluxated IOL,ARMD,Post‑uveitic eyes & operated cases of traumatic cataract. The mean energy required without and with comorbidities was 46.95 ± 25.92 and 42.62 ± 21.85 mJ, respectively. The average energy
requirement in Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4 PCO was 22.30, 41.62, and 79.52 mJ, respectively. An increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) of >5 mmHg from pre‑YAG levels was observed in one patient in each group on day 1 Post-procedure. One patient in each group had IOL pitting.