PubMed ID: 34038305
Author(s): Feng Y, Weinlander E, Shah M. Targeted Lens Pitting to Treat Negative Dysphotopsia. J Refract Surg. 2021 Mar;37(3):212-214. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20210115-02. Epub 2021 Mar 18. PMID 34038305
Journal: Journal Of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995), Volume 37, Issue 3, Mar 2021
PURPOSE To describe a patient with negative dysphotopsia who underwent a novel non-invasive technique that uses the Nd:YAG laser to induce nasal light scattering through targeted lens pitting.
METHODS Case report.
RESULTS Symptoms of negative dysphotopsia resolved after targeted lens pitting.
CONCLUSIONS Targeted lens pitting with Nd:YAG laser is a potential technique that may help treat negative dysphotopsia in a manner that preserves intraocular anatomy. Further study is warranted to explore targeted lens pitting in both patients with and without prior retinal surgery as a treatment for negative dysphotopsia. [J Refract Surg. 2021;37(3):212-214.].