What is Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery?

The Catalys® Precision Laser System combines a state-of-the-art femtosecond laser and advanced 3D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging to complete many of the critical steps of cataract surgery previously performed manually with handheld instruments. Using a laser to complete these steps increases precision, accuracy and safety during cataract surgery. The most important benefit of Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) is its gentleness on the eye. The laser softens the lens resulting in less ultrasound energy being necessary to complete the procedure. This prevents excessive trauma and potential damage to the cornea.

Do I need glasses after cataract surgery?

Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery and Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery is designed not only to provide excellent distance vision without glasses but also to reduce and, in most cases eliminate the need for reading glasses when possible. Many cataract patients have better vision after surgery than they had before they developed a cataract.