A rare complication of Nd-YAG capsulotomy: Propionibacterium acnes endopthalmitis

Authors

  • M Chaudhry MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana,
  • S Baisakhiya MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana,
  • MS Bhatia MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana,

Keywords:

PCO, Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy, propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis

Abstract

Posterior capsular opacification, also known as after cataract develops in 33 % of patients after uneventful cataract surgery. Nd-YAG Laser capsulotomy is the treatment of choice for PCO and is routinely performed by the general ophthalmologist on an OPD basis. Endophthalmitis, although a rare complication after Nd-YAG Laser capsulotomy, has been reported in the literature. We report a case of Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis following laser capsulotomy and the possible mechanism of its occurrence.

Key words: PCO; Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy; propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis  

DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4283

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011;3(5):80-82
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A rare complication of Nd-YAG capsulotomy: Propionibacterium acnes endopthalmitis. (2011). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 3(1), 80-82. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4283

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2011)

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A rare complication of Nd-YAG capsulotomy: Propionibacterium acnes endopthalmitis. (2011). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 3(1), 80-82. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4283