Most people assume cataract surgery is already done with a laser. It isn’t — and that misconception is costing some patients a better outcome.
In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, surgeons break down exactly what femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) involves, why it’s classified as an elective upgrade rather than the standard of care, which patients benefit most, and what one of these surgeons would choose for their own eyes.
They also address the ongoing clinical debate: does femtosecond laser technology actually make the procedure safer?
What you’ll learn in this video:
• What FLACS is and how it differs from standard phacoemulsification
• How the femtosecond laser creates the capsulorhexis, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions
• Why astigmatism correction through arcuate incisions is the most compelling advantage
• How image-guided toric IOL alignment improves rotational precision
• What insurance covers and what it doesn’t
• Whether these surgeons would choose laser for their own cataract procedures
• The actual state of the safety evidence debate
• Where AI-guided and robotic precision in cataract surgery is headed
Related topics: femtosecond laser, FLACS, phacoemulsification, arcuate incisions, toric lens alignment, capsulotomy, astigmatism correction, image-guided surgery
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The educational content and views presented are solely those of the participating physicians, whom are not being compensated for their time. This program receives support from Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Alcon and RxSight.
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