AIM: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy in the treatment of early stage capsular block syndrome(CBS).

METHODS: Eighteen patients(21 eyes)with early stage capsular block syndrome were treated using Nd:YAG laser by anterior capsulotomy only or combined with posterior capsulotomy from January 2010 to July 2015 in Anyang Eye Hospital. Uncorrected distance visual acuity, intraocular pressure, spherical equivalent, depth of anterior chamber were observed preoperatively and 2wk postoperatively.

RESULTS: Seventeen eyes simply underwent peripheral anterior capsulotomy with Nd: YAG laser. Four eyes were combined with posterior capsulotomy. Compared with preoperative, uncorrected distance visual acuity improved, intraocular pressure returned to normal, degree of myopia reduced, depth of anterior chamber had deepened.

CONCLUSION: Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is an effective treatment for early stage capsular block syndrome.