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Chirurgie traditionnelle de la cataracte
Chirurgie de la cataracte réfractive
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Points clés

By combining traditional cataract surgery with refractive surgery, many patients can eliminate or significantly reduce their dependence on glasses after their procedure.
Refractive cataract surgery involves the use of several advanced technologies, including specialized Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and additional diagnostic tests.
Refractive cataract surgery can also be performed using a femtosecond laser (CATALYSTM) which helps with the correction of astigmatism, adds further precision to the cataract surgery, making the surgery a little gentler on the eye.
Patients that have been diagnosed with a cataract can be referred to Herzig Eye Institute in Toronto or Ottawa for a cataract consultation, which is covered by OHIP.
During a cataract consultation at Herzig Eye Institute, patients will meet with a surgeon and undergo diagnostic tests, including a comprehensive lifestyle assessment. Patients will learn about their options for cataract surgery to help them achieve their vision goals.

What is Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery?

Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery is the most exciting advancement in the field of cataract surgery since phacoemulsification was introduced over 50 years ago. It combines the extraction of a cataract with advanced diagnostic technologies, and premium intraocular lenses. The goal of this procedure is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contacts post-operatively.

Options de lentilles intraoculaires

LIO monofocale

Offre une vision de haute qualité à un point focal – généralement à distance.
Peut être combiné avec la monovision.

LIO monofocale+

Offre une vision de haute qualité à distance et intermédiaire, et peut être combinée avec une mini-monovision.
Réduction de la dépendance aux lunettes de lecture.

Champ de vision continu / LIO trifocale

Permet de se concentrer à proximité, intermédiaire et distance.
La dépendance aux lunettes est considérablement réduite.

LIO torique (astigmatisme)

Une LIO torique offre l’avantage supplémentaire de corriger l’astigmatisme préexistant.
Toutes les LIO ont une option de lentille torique pour corriger l’astigmatisme.

Lentille à réglage lumineux (LAL)

Offre une meilleure distance et une meilleure vision de près.
Votre vision peut être optimisée après la chirurgie grâce à une série de traitements lumineux.

Let Us Help

Cataracts are a vision problem nearly all of us will face. If you or a loved one are experiencing cataract symptoms, ask your primary eye care professional for a referral to Herzig Eye Institute.

You can also book a consultation with us directly, even if you aren’t a resident of Ontario. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We will examine your eyes and make a recommendation for your best course of action.

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Préparation à la procédure
À quoi s’attendre pendant la procédure
À quoi s’attendre après la procédure
Examens postopératoires

The pre-operative considerations for Refractive Cataract Surgery differ from a laser vision correction procedure because every lens must be ordered well in advance. Because Refractive Cataract Surgery is an intraocular procedure, a pre-operative measurement appointment is required. All of the instructions will be shared with you by your Refractive Consultant and the doctor during your comprehensive consultation. Some of these instructions / pre-operative considerations might include:

Passer à des lunettes et éviter de porter des lentilles de contact pendant 1 à 8 semaines (selon le type de verres que vous portez)
Une consultation rétinienne sera organisée avant votre intervention afin de confirmer la santé de l’arrière de votre œil (la rétine)
You may require routine medical tests (if deemed necessary, a requisition will be provided)
Having your medicated eye drops prescription filled
Suivre les instructions à jeun en préparation de la sédation intraveineuse
Organiser un transport vers et depuis Herzig Eye Institute pour votre journée de procédure

La procédure est rapide et sans douleur. Des gouttes anesthésiques topiques et une anesthésie locale avec sédation intraveineuse (jeûne est requis) seront administrées. Le chirurgien insérera alors doucement la lentille intraoculaire (LIO) et aucun point de suture ne sera nécessaire.

Juste après la procédure, vous serez examiné par le chirurgien. Après votre examen, il est recommandé de rentrer chez vous et de vous reposer, car vous pourriez ressentir une vision floue, un certain inconfort et une sensibilité à la lumière. L’inconfort est normal à ce moment-là.

Un régime de drops médicamenteux doit être suivi après la procédure. Le calendrier de dépôt sera examiné avec vous et toutes vos questions seront répondues. D’autres instructions seront fournies par votre consultant réfractif, les infirmières et le chirurgien le jour de votre procédure.

It is critical you are seen for all requested post-operative appointments at either Herzig Eye Institute or with your optometrist.

For more information about Cataract Surgery, please download The Complete Guide to Cataract Solution.

What’s the purpose of a lifestyle questionnaire for patients over the age of 40?

What’s the best treatment for patients wanting to get rid of their reading glasses?

Est-il vrai qu’un patient peut se débarrasser des lunettes de lecture si c’est la seule fois où il en a porté?

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Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery FAQs

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.

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.

Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Toronto & Ottawa

With the assistance of the Catalys® femtosecond laser, our surgeons are able to perform a highly customized procedure, with significant benefits over traditional techniques.

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What is the CATALYS® and How Does it Work?

The Catalys® laser combines a state-of-the-art femtosecond laser and advanced 3D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging to complete many of the critical steps in a cataract procedure. Many of these steps were previously performed manually with handheld instruments.

The laser is utilized for corneal incisions, astigmatic correction, the central opening in the anterior capsule, and fragmentation of the cataract. Using a laser to complete these steps increases precision, accuracy, and safety during cataract surgery.

Every eye has a unique size and shape. Catalys®’ advanced 3D imaging technology builds a real time map of your eye and tailors your treatment to the map. This enables our surgeons to create a customized treatment plan unique to your eyes.

Benefits of Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

The laser creates a precise and unique incision guided by software. This precision allows the incision to heal better.
This procedure is extremely gentle on the eye. The laser is used to fragment the cataract into microscopic pieces resulting in 95% less ultrasound energy being necessary to complete the procedure.
The laser can correct astigmatism more accurately, especially when combined with a toric IOL.
The circular opening made in the patient’s lens with the laser is 10x more accurate than a manual opening. This has the potential to more accurately predict the IOL position in the eye, leading to a more predictable refractive result.
- Using the laser for this step also makes the operation safer for more complex cases.
Faster recovery time.
With the use of multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs), over 90% of patients are completely glasses-free following Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery.

*Glasses may be required for specific tasks, like reading a prescription bottle.

Access to Insured Healthcare Services in Ontario

Herzig Eye Institute does not charge for services covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). We are in compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines, and fully protect access to insured health care services.

À travers les yeux d’un patient

To learn more about the Herzig Eye Institute experience, watch these videos through the eyes of patients who underwent their own Refractive Cataract procedures.

Chirurgie de la cataracte assistée par laser | Peter