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Photoreceptors in the Eyes and Laser for Capsulotomy

Photoreceptors in the Eyes and Laser for Capsulotomy

Dear Doctors:

I have to have a capsulotomy and was wondering if this procedure will damage the Photoreceptors or rods and cones in my eye.  Does this bright light and heat damage this part of the eye?  I read in one of the databases at the library that this was possible in a laser procedure.

Thank you
hsum4
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No.  Obviously, it would not have been used to do millions of capsulotomies over many years.  There are many types of laser.

Dr. O.
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Thank you for your response.  I will feel more confident in going ahead with this procedure.

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