The following is based on a benchmarking study from AAAHC on clinical findings for YAG laser posterior capsulotomy in the ASC based on data from 28 organizations that perform a combined total of ...

The most common complication of cataract surgery is opacification of the posterior capsule, typically due to proliferation of lens epithelial cells. This results in decreased vision for the patient ...

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care’s Institute for Quality Improvement conducted a benchmarking study on YAG laser posterior capsulotomy, a relatively high volume ambulatory ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In a post-procedure survey, 99% of participants noted an improvement in vision. Snellen visual acuity improved ...

Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is the commonest cause of diminished visual acuity following cataract extraction. Visually significant PCO may occur in up to 25% of patients over a 5-year period ...

The aim of this study was to examine the influence that the size of a neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy performed for posterior capsule opacification (PCO) has on visual ...

IN about 50 percent of patients who have had a cataract removed, the capsule becomes cloudy several months or years after the original surgery. Often this condition is referred to as a “secondary ...

Award winning consulting firm Fact.MR is conducting an extensive study on the global capsulotomy market. According to the study, the market is expected to post significant gains through 2021, as ...

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A frequently asked question from my patients who plan to have cataract surgery is, "will my cataract come back?" The answer is no, but an "after cataract" may develop. Cataract surgery is recommended ...

IN about 50% of patients who have had a cataract removed, the capsule becomes cloudy several months or years after the original surgery. Often this condition is referred to as a “secondary cataract”.