An unusual case of hemorrhage along the capsulotomy margin following Nd YAG capsulotomy

Abstract

Posterior capsular opacification is the most common cause of reduced vision postcataract surgery. It is treated with neodymium: yttrium–aluminum–garnet capsulotomy, and patients usually have good vision following the procedure. Complications after laser capsulotomy are usually limited to iritis and raised intraocular opacification. We report a rare case of bleeding around the capsulotomy margin following capsulotomy. This was probably due to the placement of intraocular lens in the sulcus and adherence between the anterior and posterior capsule with adhesion to the iris. We present this case to highlight this unusual complication postlaser capsulotomy.

Keywords

• bleeding
• hemorrhage
• laser capsulotomy
• neodymium: yttrium–aluminum–garnet capsulotomy
• posterior capsular opacification