The Nd: YAG laser, or neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser, represents a significant technological advancement in ophthalmology and various medical fields. This laser system utilizes a crystal (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) as its medium to produce high-energy, infrared light with a wavelength of 1064 nanometers.
In ophthalmology, the Nd: YAG laser is particularly renowned for its applications in posterior capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy procedures. In posterior capsulotomy, the laser is employed to create an opening in the posterior capsule of the eye's natural lens, a common post-cataract surgery complication called posterior capsule opacification. This precise laser treatment improves visual clarity by restoring the passage of light to the retina.
