5 year incidence of YAG capsulotomy and PCO after cataract surgery with single-piece monofocal intraocular lenses: a real-world evidence study of 20,763 eyes.

Paul G UrsellMukesh DhariwalDerek O'BoyleJaveed KhanAlessandra Venerus

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2019)

Following cataract surgery with single-piece monofocal IOLs different incidence rates of PCO were observed with different IOLs. AcrySof IOLs were associated with significantly lower incidence of PCO requiring Nd:YAG treatment over periods of 3 and 5 years.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
risk factors
combination therapy
replacement therapy