posterior capsule opacification (PCO)

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Etiology

Pathology

  • an opacification, or clouding, of the posterior lens capsule

Management

  • Nd:YAG capsulotomy is the most common treatment

More general terms

References

  1. Raj SM et al Post-Operative Capsular Opacification: A Review Int J Biomed Sci. Dec 2007; 3(4): 237-250. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3614664/