Maltzman B A, Wagner R S, Caputo A R
Ann Ophthalmol. 1986 Aug;18(8):245-6.
Cataract extraction in children has undergone dramatic changes during the past 20 years, largely as a result of technologic advances. The neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser has indirectly brought the surgical technique full circle. The posterior capsule may be preserved at surgery and treated successfully with the Nd:YAG when necessary. In 16 such cases reported here, 11 patients with congenital and five with acquired cataracts all had improved vision after treatment with the Nd:YAG laser. The youngest patient was aged four years. The safety of Nd:YAG laser therapy is supported by this study.
在过去20年中，儿童白内障摘除术发生了巨大变化，这主要是技术进步的结果。钕：钇铝石榴石（Nd:YAG）激光间接使手术技术回归原点。手术时后囊可以保留，必要时可用Nd:YAG成功治疗。在本文报道的16例此类病例中，11例先天性白内障患者和5例后天性白内障患者经Nd:YAG激光治疗后视力均有改善。最年轻的患者为4岁。本研究支持Nd:YAG激光治疗的安全性。
