High-resolution digital retroillumination imaging of the posterior lens capsule after cataract surgery

Abstract

This system produced excellent images for objective documentation and quantitative measurement of PCO.

Posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus

“…Thus, several methods have been developed to evaluate PCO quantitatively. [3][4][5][6][7][8] In diabetic patients, it is important to maintain a clear posterior capsule, not only for good visual acuity but also for fundus visualization, which may be needed for retinal photocoagulation treatment or even vitreous surgery. Many surgeons have a clinical impression that PCO after cataract surgery is more extensive in diabetic patients than in nondiabetic patients.…”

Posterior capsule opacification and neodymium:YAG laser capsulotomy rates with 2 microincision intraocular lenses: Four-year results

“…For this purpose, a photoacquisition system was used as previously described. 5 As the PCO amount was of major interest in this study, automated image-analysis software for objective PCO evaluation was also used. The Automated Quantification of AfterCataract (AQUA) software calculates an objective PCO score between 0 and 10 (0 Z clear capsule; 10 Z exceptionally severe PCO).…”

Effect of intraocular lens edge profile on posterior capsule opacification after extracapsular cataract surgery in a developing country

“…10 Image quality was checked immediately, after which the images were transmitted to London via the Internet for image analysis using the POCO system. This is a semiobjective PCO measurement that evaluates the PCO area using a method based on texture analysis.…”