To the best of our knowledge, this is the first laboratory study using micro-computed tomography (µCT) technique to analyze intraocular lenses and describe YAG pits.

The µCT technique and 3D reconstruction seems to be excellent for getting detailed information (dimensions and size ratios such as diameter and thickness) about all kinds of changes within the lens without damaging the material.

This laboratory study proved the feasibility of the technique and the effect of YAG pits (angle of penetration, defect size, penetration, course, and trajectory within the lens) was demonstrated impressively.