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World J Ophthalmol. Aug 12, 2014; 4(3): 82-86
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5318/wjo.v4.i3.82
Published online Aug 12, 2014. doi: 10.5318/wjo.v4.i3.82
Cumulative probability and risk analysis for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy
Anna K Junk, Anat Galor, Sarah R Wellik, Ninel Gregori, Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami VAMC, Miami, FL 33136, United States
Evan N Dunn, Jesse Pelletier, Ophthalmology, Miami VAMC, Miami, FL 33136, United States
William Feuer, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this article.
Supported by In part by NEI Core Center, No. P30 EY014801; Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Unrestricted Award and Department of Defense; No. #W81XWH-09-1-0675; VA Career Development Award (CDA2) and Stanley Glaser UM to Dr. Anat Galor
Correspondence to: Anna K Junk, MD, Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami VAMC, 900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136, United States. ajunk@med.miami.edu
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Received: February 8, 2014
Revised: July 4, 2014
Accepted: August 10, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Revised: July 4, 2014
Accepted: August 10, 2014
Published online: August 12, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a known late sequelae of cataract surgery. Our study uncovers risk of PCO in teaching institutions is associated with surgeon experience in that YAG capsulotomy rates are higher in patients whose cataract surgery was performed by a more experienced surgeon. Capsulotomy rates overall were lower than previously reported.