Comparison of techniques and clinical results of YAG laser capsulectomy with two Q-switched units.

The clinical experience of two surgeons performing posterior capsulectomies with two fundamental, Q-switched YAG lasers (LASAG and AMO YAG 100) is presented. Results with both machines indicate 100% capsulectomy success with less than 100% visual improvement. Complications were minimal and usually transient. Nicking the implant was reduced by using low energy levels and precise focusing and by the surgeon's increased facility with the machine. Comparative features of each machine are discussed.