Why is femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery more beneficial?

Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery is an advanced surgery that works on femtosecond technology that gives high precision and accuracy in cataract surgery. Traditionally, this surgery is performed with hand-held surgical tools.

Let’s discuss steps of femtosecond technology

The corneal incision

In every cataract surgery, an incision is made on the cornea to gain access to the interior of the eye and implant an intraocular lens. Traditionally, the incision is made with a handheld tool with a sharp metal or diamond blade. In femtosecond technology, the surgeon prepares a plan for making an incision on the cornea.

A sophisticated 3-D image called optical coherence tomography of the eye is created and an incision on the right location and right depth and length is made using femtosecond laser. The precision and accuracy of the incision improves self-healing with lesser chances of infection.

The capsulotomy

The natural lens of the eye is surrounded by a clear and very thin film called capsule. In cataract surgery, the front portion of the capsule is removed to access the cloudy lens. But care has to be taken with the capsule because it is the film that has to keep the replaced lens at its place throughout the patient’s life.

Traditionally, the capsule is removed by making an opening with needle but in femtosecond technology, the surgery is performed with a laser. And studies have proved that laser capsulotomies allow better centering and placement of the IOL. It is a significant factor in improving the visual outcome of the surgery.

Lens and cataract fragmentation

After capsulotomy, the final step is removing the cataract. Traditionally, the cataract removal is done with the help of an ultrasonic device. This device breaks up the cataract but it requires more energy to break the cloudy lens. And high buildup of energy could lead burning of the incision and impacting the visual outcome.

When done with laser, the process of cataract removal becomes a hassle-free affair. Laser softens the cataract before breaking the cloudy lens into pieces. Finally, the soft pieces are easily removed from the eye. Another advantage of laser assisted surgery is that it reduces the risk of damage to capsule.

Conclusion

If you need cataract surgery, you can go for femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery in Delhi. You can check the cost of laser surgery and discuss its advantages and disadvantages with your doctor before making an opinion on it.