Neodymium-Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Lysis of Retained Cortex After Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery

The Nd:YAG laser can be used to lyse residual cortex after uncomplicated cataract surgery or cases with intraoperative posterior capsular rupture, and results in an improvement in subjective and corrected distance visual acuity. Elevated IOP is a common complication.