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Exclusion criteria included anterior, surgical, and repeat capsulotomies. Parameters considered included intraocular pressure (IOP), corrected distance visual acuity, follow-up interval, and use of steroid or IOP-lowering eye drops. Complications within 1 year were analyzed to determine predisposing risk factors and laser parameters used.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of 594 eyes, an adverse event occurred in 43 (7.2%) eyes, including ocular hypertension in 20 (3.4%), iritis in 7 (1.2%), cystoid macular edema in 6 (1%), corneal decompensation in 4 (0.7%), posterior vitreous detachment in 4 (0.7%), and retinal tear or detachment in 3 (0.5%). Of eyes with complications, 38 (88%) had predisposing risk factors. Eyes experiencing complications were more likely to have a 1-week follow-up (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.00005), higher number of Nd:YAG laser spots (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05), increased power setting (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05), and greater total power delivered (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.005). No correlation was noted related to use of anti-inflammatory eye drops following laser (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.63).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is generally safe and effective, adverse events disproportionately affected those with risk factors. 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