Benefits of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

Benefits of Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery- Femtosecond laser in the latest technology for cataract surgery, is considered to be the foremost approach for performing a cataract surgery. The femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery involves the following methods- anterior capsulotomy, pupillary dilation, anterior segment imaging, clear corneal incisions made through FSL, and phacofragmentation making the femtosecond laser a successful technique.

Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery – Advantages

BLADE-FREE TECHNOLOGY

A cataract means clouding on the natural lens. The procedure of breaking the hardened lens involves the utilization of sound waves, and higher energy of ultrasound is required for the denser lens which can cause harm to the endothelial cells (present in the back surface of the cornea). If accidentally, the energy is over-increased, it can cause damage to the cornea which might not be recoverable later. Which will require the patient to get a corneal transplant.

CORRECTION FOR ASTIGMATISM

Astigmatism is an unhealthy curvature in the eye’s cornea or lens that causes blurry vision at all ranges. The correction for astigmatism before the discovery of Femtosecond surgery was usually done by hand and a diamond blade. The Femtosecond laser surgery has made the use of blades disappear, making the cataract correction a lot safer.

SAFE CAPSULOTOMY

The anterior capsulotomy is the most significant part of a cataract surgery which is performed by opening a very thin membrane supporting the clouded lens and inserting an artificial lens. Before the availability of laser surgery, capsulotomy was done manually by surgeons. A little fault during this maneuver could make the cataract surgery a lot more difficult. Breakage of the capsule could cause the patient to have more complexities. The introduction of a femtosecond laser has reduced the risk of failing to provide an accurate implantation.

ACCURATE INCISIONS

The Femto laser specifies the length, width, and architecture of the incision, making the use of scalpel blades unnecessary. This change in the incision determination has resulted in providing a clear vision to the patients. The replaced intraocular lens is more stable and reliable after surgery due to capsulotomy.

FAST RECOVERY

A femto laser surgery has proven to have a faster recovery, as it is performed through very advanced technology making very precise cuts and implantations that self-heal.

RELIABLE APPROACH

Femtosecond laser is a fast, forward, and safe method for the correction of cataracts due to its accuracy, adaptability, and tested technology. Attainment of improved refractive and visual performance. FLACS is a very effective surgery to improve impaired vision and is trusted and recommended by surgeons and doctors to ensure a safe and successful surgery, which undoubtedly fixes all concerns of patients and healthcare providers.

Conclusion

The implementation of Femtosecond laser surgery has evolved the treatment for cataract surgery and has been proven to become an asset that is patient and doctor-friendly.