Laser Cataract Surgery

How Is Laser Cataract Surgery Done?

• A camera/ultrasound device is placed above the eye to gather information about the cornea, cataract, and other structures

• The customized information is then programed into the laser 

• This allows for creation of incisions in the cornea at an appropriate size, depth, and location

• The laser can also open the capsule and soften the cataract for easier removal

• Patients still need to have the cataract removed using an ultrasound probe to break the lens into pieces and suction them out.

Who are the Best Candidates for This Surgery?

• Most patients receiving laser cataract surgery have astigmatism that needs to be corrected

• Or patients are receiving a premium lens like a toric or a multifocal lens