Table 5

Rate of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomies 2 and 4 years postoperatively. After 4 years there were signifcantly more capsulotomies performed in group II (diclofenac) than in group III (placebo) (p<0.05) (χ2 test)

2 years4 years
Group I17.1%47.2%
Group II18.2%62.7%
Group III15.0%31.9%