AIM:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of capsular contraction syndrome treated by Nd∶YAG laser after phacoemusification.METHODS: Twenty-four cases 26 eyes who had capsular contraction syndrome after phacoemusification were treated with Nd∶YAG laser.Pre-and post-laser best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA)were evaluated.RESULTS: The BCVA of all the cases was improved after Nd∶YAG treatment. CONCLUSION: Nd∶YAG laser is a valuable method for capsular contraction syndrome and it can improve the BCVA.