The application of femtosecond laser (FLACS) in refractive surgery has brought about significant transformation. Laser vision correction procedures such asLASIK and SMILEare widely used in refractive surgery. However,femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) provides surgeons with a highly precise alternative to replace the unpredictable and technically demanding steps in traditional cataract surgery.
Current technology
Cataract surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia. In the operating room, the surgeon uses a microscope and ultrasonic phacoemulsification technology to remove the cloudy natural lens and implant a suitable intraocular lens.
New Technology
FLACS connects to an optical imaging system to guide the laser in performing corneal incisions, capsulorhexis, and lens fragmentation steps. This technology offers patients a new option, changing the requirements associated with traditional techniques.
Benefits of FLACS Femtosecond Laser
FLACS Femtosecond Laser The goal is To enhance accuracy and refractive outcomes while ensuring safety and surgical simplicity. Many critical steps in cataract surgery, such as capsulorhexis and lens extraction, involve corneal incision structure, anterior capsule dimensions and shape, as well as the alignment of the intraocular lens with the visual axis.
- Precise corneal incisions provide better wound healing outcomes.
- Predictable astigmatism correction and reduced risk of endophthalmitis
- Can reduce ultrasonic emulsification time and energy
- It can reduce damage to corneal endothelial cells and other complications, such as corneal and macular edema.
- Precise anterior capsulotomy effectively predicts lens position.
- Significantly enhance and maximize the visual benefits of high-end intraocular lenses
In summary, compared to traditional phacoemulsification cataract surgery techniques, femtosecond laser ( FLACS ) offers relative advantages in terms of precision, predictability, and application in challenging scenarios such as mature cataracts, particularly when implanting advanced intraocular lenses.
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