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Posterior Capsule Opacity (PCO) is a complication that develops in patients after extracapsular extraction of crystalline lens due to cataract.
In such patients is observed a gradual decrease of visual acuity that may actually negate vision improvement, which was achieved by removing the opaque lens.
According to statistics, this complication occurs in 10 to 50 percent of patients that had a cataract surgery.
Development of PCO
Secondary cataract is a fibrosis of the posterior capsule of the lens, which develops some time after the surgery (from several months to several years). Modern methods of cataract removal are supposed to preserve the crystalline lens capsule, followed by implantation of the intraocular lens in the cavity formed inside.
Due to natural regenerative processes (self-healing) subcapsular epithelium remained after removal of the cataract produces lenticular fibers. Subsequently, these structurally and functionally defective fibers lose their transparency and turn into special pathological formations, the so-called Elschnig's pearls. After moving these cells in the Central optical zone here is formed an opaque membrane, which reduces visual acuity.
You should pay attention to the fact that the development of a secondary cataract is not a consequence of the attending doctor incompetence, and is a result of the natural cellular reactions that occur in the lens capsule.
Symptoms
The main complaints that may indicate the development of secondary cataracts, are:
- progressive deterioration of vision that develops on the background of high acuity immediately after the cataract surgery
- a veil before the eyes, in combination with the advent of the highlights around artificial light sources or the sun
PCO treatment
Secondary cataract requires surgery or (more preferable) the use of laser treatment methods. The best method is laser treatment - laser dissection of the posterior crystalline lens capsule that is highly effective, safe and minimally invasive. At the same time as any other treatment method, laser techniques also have indications and contraindications. Among the main disadvantages of laser dissection should be mentioned the risk of damage of the intraocular lens by laser rays.
The procedure of laser dissection of the posterior crystalline lens capsule is an outpatient procedure, under local anesthesia, and it is absolutely painless. Laser systems are used during the treatment. Laser rays selectively locally act on the tissues of the posterior crystalline lens capsule, removing the cloudy part of the capsule in the projection of optical axis of the eye. Due to this effect it is possible to restore visual acuity in patients with secondary cataract. The majority of patients notice instant improvement of vision immediately after the operation.
The benefits of medical treatment in Moscow Eye Clinic
Moscow Eye Clinic is a modern medical institution providing a full range of professional services in the field of ophthalmology. The clinic is equipped with the best samples of modern equipment of leading world manufacturers. In particular, when performing laser surgeries is used Alcon Purepoint latest generation facility which allows to minimize the negative impact on the tissues.
Leading national experts with many years of practical experience are receiving patients in our clinic. Laser treatment methods is performed by Estrin Leonid Grigorievich, doctor of the highest category with over 30 years experience.
Laser dissection of the posterior crystalline lens capsule in patients with secondary cataract in Moscow Eye Clinic is performed on an outpatient basis, it is less traumatic and allows to improve the quality of vision of patients with PCO. The intervention is characterized to have short recovery period and low cost.
The cost of treatment
The price of laser dissection of the posterior crystalline lens capsule in the presence of a secondary cataract is 10 500 rubles per eye.
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