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Purpose To investigate the effect of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on refractive changes and the need for a post-capsulotomy refraction.
Methods Forty-two eyes with uncomplicated phacoemulsification and implant (AMO@Phacoflex II) were included. Autorefraction and subjective refraction were performed to get the best visual acuity before and after Nd:YAG capsulotomy.
Results The spherical equivalent before the Nd:YAG capsulotomy was -0.61 ± 0.90 and after the capsulotomy, -0.57 ± 0.84. Using the paired Student's t-test there was no significant difference in the refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy.
Conclusion Routine refraction following Nd:YAG capsulotomy in patients who have had uncomplicated phacoemulsification using AMO@Phacoflex II intraocular lenses is not necessary.
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Chua, C., Gibson, A. & Kazakos, D. Refractive changes following Nd:YAG capsulotomy. Eye 15, 304–305 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2001.99
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