Laser Cataract Surgery with the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser
Removal of cataracts is crucial to prevent severe loss of vision and the debilitating effects that this common condition can cause. Recent innovations in cataract surgery now make it possible for cataracts to be removed with greater precision and accuracy. Cataract surgeons at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are some of only a few in the U.S. to offer cataract surgery treatment with the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser.
Please contact our practice for more information on laser cataract surgery, or to schedule a consultation with one of our eye surgeons.
Laser Cataract Removal Traditional cataract surgery involves the use of a surgical blade to perform corneal incisions and anterior capsulotomies of the eye, ultimately making it possible to remove the cataract. The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser id designed to improve precision adn reproducibility during certain challenging and critical steps of cataract surgery that are currently performed manually. Because this technology allows for laser percision during these steps, the LenSx laser may contribute to improved surgical outcomes.
The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser utilizes a beam of laser light to create the necessary incisions for cataract surgery. An advanced computer-guidance system, controlled by one of our experienced cataract surgeons, custom-guides the laser over the eye to provide the most precise and accurate results for each individual patient. This makes it possible for the successful combination of the surgeon’s skills with state-of-the-art technology to produce extraordinary results. The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser may also be able to better manage astigmatism than other types of cataract surgery.
After the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser procedure is complete and the cataract has been removed, our surgeon can place a refractive lens implant inside the eye to improve your vision.
Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
Removal of cataracts is only the first step in setting you on the road to better vision. Refractive cataract surgery removes the cataracts, and then replaces your natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant, capable of reducing your dependence on corrective eyewear such as glasses or contacts. Our doctors can talk with you about your lens replacement options at your initial cataract surgery consultation.
LenSx® Femtosecond Laser Treatment for Presbyopia
The LenSx® Femtosecond Laser can also be very effective in the treatment of presbyopia. This common vision condition affects many people after the age of 40, and earlier in some patients. Presbyopia is a hardening of the eye’s natural lens, making it increasingly difficult to focus on objects at a close distance. Often resulting in the need for reading glasses, presbyopia can lead to severe vision loss if left untreated. A common treatment for this condition is Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE, and can be performed with the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser. RLE involves the replacement of the eye’s natural lens with a lens implant, effectively stopping further vision deterioration caused by presbyopia. With this new lens implant (IOL), you may even be able to improve your vision so much that you will no longer need corrective eyewear to clearly see up-close objects.
Although the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser may lessen risks associated with traditional cataract or RLE procedures, it is important to remember that all surgical procedures involve some degree of risk. Our eye surgeon will talk with you about potential risks and complications at your initial consultation and answer all of your questions. Our doctors are highly experienced and will take every precaution to minimize risks and provide you with the safest procedure possible.
Please contact Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center to schedule a consultation for cataract surgery or other treatments with the LenSx® Femtosecond Laser. We look forward to talking with you about this innovative new procedure.
