Reopening of 2 macular holes after neodymium:YAG capsulotomy

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Feb;32(2):363-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.07.020.

Abstract

We report 2 cases of reopening of macular holes after successful neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) posterior capsulotomy. Both patients had surgery for closure of macular holes with recovery of visual acuity. To our knowledge, this is the first report of recurrent macular holes after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy treated successfully with surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Lens Capsule, Crystalline / surgery*
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Phacoemulsification
  • Recurrence
  • Retinal Perforations / diagnosis
  • Retinal Perforations / etiology*
  • Retinal Perforations / surgery
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy