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Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

Revolutionizing Cataract Surgery with Femtosecond Laser Technology.

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Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery at Aker Kasten Eye Center

At Aker Kasten Eye Center, we are committed to providing the most advanced femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, ensuring unmatched precision, safety, and visual outcomes for our patients.

What is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery?

Laser-assisted cataract surgery is a revolutionary technique that enhances precision and safety by using a femtosecond laser to perform the incisions needed in your cataract surgery. This advanced method allows for:

  • Ultra-precise incisions that seal perfectly, reducing infection risk and improving healing.
  • A perfectly centered, round capsulotomy (opening into the cataract), essential for optimal cataract removal, lens placement and sharper visual outcome.
  • Softening of the cataract before removal, minimizing phaco energy use and protecting the delicate corneal cells.
  • A fully customized procedure, guided by a high-resolution 3D image of your eye for the most accurate results.

By combining laser technology with traditional phacoemulsification, this procedure enhances both safety and recovery, delivering superior vision correction.

   
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Why Choose Laser Cataract Surgery at Aker Kasten?

We take pride in offering state-of-the-art technology and expert care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

  • Faster recovery, clearer vision from day one.
  • Unrivaled precision & safety in cataract surgery.
  • Expert surgeons dedicated to cutting-edge technology.

The CATALYS Laser: The Most Advanced Technology

After extensive research, we have selected the CATALYS Laser, the only femtosecond system designed specifically for cataract surgery. It offers:

  • Industry-leading precision for correcting astigmatism.
  • Enhanced safety features to minimize surgical risks.
  • Superior visual outcomes, giving patients the best possible clarity.

Experience the next generation of cataract surgery with the trusted experts at Aker Kasten Eye Center. Schedule your consultation today!

Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery FAQs

As with a fingerprint, every eye is unique. The femtosecond laser system allows us to customize the surgery for each patient by making a high resolution 3D study of the front part of the eye prior to the laser being used. This study is then matched to an image of the patient’s iris taken during the preoperative visit.

As a result:

  1. The incisions are tailored for each patient
  2. The lens fragmentation is programmed based on how hard the patient’s lens is 
  3. Existing astigmatism can be treated with exquisite precision.

The fact that the laser system can perform this in less than one second eliminates possible mishaps that might occur if the patient were to move during the procedure. This is a very real advantage. Although we can manually perform these openings, they are never perfectly round nor are they ever perfectly centered…and yes, sometimes patients move, cough or even sneeze during surgery. 

The laser is able to soften the dense cataract by dividing the lens into numerous very small squares. This not only softens the cataract but reduces the amount of phaco energy needed to remove it.

This may be the most significant advantage the femtosecond laser system offers.

By pre-softening the very dense cataract, the laser system allows us to do cataract surgery with significantly reduced phaco energy. As a result, our patients have much clearer corneas on the very first postoperative day. This means the vision is much sharper immediately following surgery. It also means that there is less corneal edema, allowing the cornea to be better preserved and protected.

With today’s technology, many of us have become a little more familiar with the importance of pixels and how they relate to the clarity of the picture we see on our TV screens or computer monitors.  The more pixels, the higher the resolution. In the same way, using the femtosecond laser helps to preserve “the pixels” by protecting the cells in the cornea. This in turn allows for the best visual outcome.

Dr. Charles Kelman, inventor of phacoemulsification, was always concerned about the impact of phaco energy on the delicate corneal cells. Laser cataract surgery addresses this very point and takes phacoemulsification into a new era in which we are now able to provide a safe and more rapid recovery of sight to each patient.

At Aker Kasten Eye Center, we will provide you with the most advanced choices in eye care technology. With your best interest in mind, your surgeon will guide you through the decision making process and help you determine if Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery is right for you.

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