Frequency of raised intraocular pressure (IOP) after ND:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy

Aim: to evaluate frequency of raised intraocular pressure after nd:yag laser posterior capsulotomy. methods: this descriptive observational study was carried at hayatabad medical complex,peshawar from 1st january 2015 to 30th june 2015. a total of 100 eyes with posterior capsular opacification and iop between 10-20mmhg between 30-70 years of age in either gender were enrolled. results: there were 52 males and 48 females with mean age was 64.47±11.47 years. mean intraocular pressure was 14.75±3.41mmhg for pre-operative and 19.62±3.11mmhg post-operatively,statistically difference was significant (p<0.05). frequency of raised iop after nd:yag laser posterior capsulotomy was recorded in 19% while 81% had normal iop. conclusion: the frequency of raised iop is higher in patients undergoing nd:yag laser posterior capsulotomy but it is still different with other local studies,however patients undergoing nd: yag laser capsulotomy should be given minimum possible laser energy.