Laser Cataract Surgery the new method to treat cataracts

Laser Cataract Surgery is the new method to treat cataracts. Various companies have got FDA approval for the same. The advantages and disadvantages of this technology are discussed. It is not covered by optical nor medical insurance so is a out of pocket expense. In certain situations it has proved to be a blessing.

1. Laser cataract surgery Rajesh Khanna , MD Los Robles Hospital Jules Stein UCLA

2. What is Laser Cataract procedure Laser creates the incisions- avoiding the need of blades It corrects astigmatism – No need of toric lens It breaks up the lens into small pieces – Avoids Phakoemulsification

3. Goals of Laser Cataract Procedure

4. Cataract means a waterfall

5. What? Water? Why the Fuss? Cataract obstructs light affecting vision

6. Is it the latest technology ? Yes. In 2010 Phakoemulsification was a tongue twister so some people termed it as Laser. In this method sound energy is used to break the lens. Laser is safer and gentler on the eye

7. Symptoms of Cataracts Decreased Vision Smudged vision as if seeing through parchment paper Glare at night affecting driving Needing extra light to read Frequent change of glasses Decrease color perception

8. Numbing the Eye Pain free procedure requires making the eye numb Injections and needles around eye are dangerous and can pierce the eye Needles create fear Laser requires only drops

9. Entering the eye Would you rather have a blade on your eye or a soft lens? 2. Laser is precise to the micron level 3. Free hand blades only accurate to millimeter level 4. Laser is a thousand times more accurate

10. Opening the Lens Bag Free hand irregular Laser can make precise size and circular Laser does not stress the support If patient moves or eye has pressure, the free hand opening can go wayward

11. Inserting Pi in eye A comfortable bed helps a person to sleep better 2. A precise created lens bag allows PI to work better 3. A 5 minute procedure, effects are lifetime 4. Crystalens will not function is bag is irregular

12. More than one laser for cataract Procedure Yes: which is the best? Here we go again like LASIK Lensx - Alcon Lensar Optimedica Victus – Bausch & Lomb Acess to all is important

13. PI ( Presbyopic Implant in the Eye? Restor Tecnis . Tecnis Which is the best? It depends on each individual eye. Surgeon should be experienced in all and be choosing what is best for you

14. Docking the LASER

15. Opening the Lens bag

16. Planning the openings and astigmatism control

17. the LASER doing its magic

18. “First so no Harm!” ~ We are Committed to Improving O ur patient's Visual Experience A dvanced technology enables our patients to see the beauty around them.

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