Frequency of Raised Intraocular Pressure (IOP) after ND:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy

Aim: To evaluate frequency of raised intraocular pressure after Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Methods: This descriptive observational study was carried at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar from 1st January 2015 to 30th June 2015. A total of 100 eyes with posterior capsular opacification and IOP between 10-20mmHg between 30-70 years of age in either gender were enrolled. Results: There were 52 males and 48 females with mean age was 64.47 +/- 11.47 years. Mean intraocular pressure was 14.75 +/- 3.41mmHg for pre-operative and 19.62 +/- 3.11mmHg post-operatively, statistically difference was significant (P<0.05). Frequency of raised IOP after Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was recorded in 19% while 81% had normal IOP. Conclusion: The frequency of raised IOP is higher in patients undergoing Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy but it is still different with other local studies, however patients undergoing Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy should be given minimum possible laser energy.