Cataract progression after Nd:YAG laser iridotomy in primary angle-closure suspect eyes

Conclusion
Although lenses were graded on average as slightly more opaque in laser-treated eyes, prophylactic neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet LPI did not cause significant cataract progression. Our results suggest that LPI treatment of asymptomatic narrow angles does not increase the risk of developing clinically meaningful cataract worsening over time.

Trial registration number
ISRCTN45213099.

Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - August 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Chang, D. S.-T., Jiang, Y., Kim, J. A., Huang, S., Munoz, B., Aung, T., He, M., Foster, P. J., Friedman, D. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research