Chambless W S
J Am Intraocul Implant Soc. 1985 Jan;11(1):33-4. doi: 10.1016/s0146-2776(85)80112-9.
Neodymium:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy performed in nine cases had a high incidence of complications. In 220 cases of Nd:YAG laser nucleus pretreatment, without opening the anterior capsule, the time required for emulsification of the nucleus was less than with standard techniques.