Table 2
Comparison of nanosecond laser and picosecond laser capsulotomy
| Capsulotomy | Nd:YAG ns laser | Nd:YLF ps laser |
|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 10 | 9 |
| Single pulse energy (mJ) | 2.05 (1.8–2.5) | 0.25 |
| Total number of pulses | 29 (11–68) | 70 700 (14 800–200 000) |
| Total energy (mJ) | 59 (22–129) | 15 155 (3700–50 000) |
| Complications: | ||
| IOL damage | punctual pits | linear pits |
| increase in IOP | 1 | 2 |
| corneal lesion | 0 | 0 |
| repeat treatment necessary | 0 | 2 |
