Posterior capsulotomy by 1064nm q- switched nd: yag laser

Background: Opacification of the posterior capsule is one of the most common complication fallowing the cataract surgery. The patient complains from a drop in visual acuity after period of time after cataract surgery. To solve this problem is done using Nd: yag laser by breaking posterior capsule and thus retain the vision and get a good visual acuity. Objective: This study aimed to prove that YAG laser is the accurate way in treatment of posterior capsule opacification that the patient gets better vision. Method: This study conducted from November 2017 to April 2018 examination of 100 patients in the eye clinical of the hospital imam alsadiq 55 male 45 female. Visual acuity of these patients before and after opening of the posterior capsule by Nd: yag laser. Results: the visual acuity of 100 patients (55 male 45 female) who have posterior capsule opacification is examine before and after the operation (opening of posterior capsule opacification by Nd-yag laser) which rang between 6/36 to 6/24 before operation to 6/12 to 6/9 after operation. After two weeks of follow-up the visual acuity in all patients was very good. Conclusion: Treatment of posterior capsule opacification by Nd: yag laser is proved to be is the most accurate and more safe way for management of these cases. it's an outpatient clinic operation takes less time and fees and patent can retain to work early.