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Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery

By Wendy W. Lee, M.D., M.S.
Femtosecond laser is an exciting new technology originally FDA approved for use in refractive surgery. The FDA has now expanded the indications to include ‘cuts’ in the cornea, including vertical and lamellar cuts. The possibilities for use now include but are not limited to femtosecond keratoplasty, astigmatic keratoplasty, and Intacs for keratoconus.

New Medications and Technologies for Cataract Surgery

Dr. Wendy Lee interviews Dr. David Goldman of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Goldman talks about a new, stronger, steroid medication that he is using for patients in his ophthalmic practice, and how he is monitoring the outcomes of its use. Dr. Goldman also touches on femtosecond laser surgery for cataracts. He looks forward to the future of IOLs, when the smaller incisions from femtosecond cataract surgery will allow for the possibility of gel intraocular lenses.

Ophthalmic Surgery Blades and Knives: Beaver Blades; Cataract and Keratome Blades; Crescent Knives; Diamond Knife / Diamond Knives; Groove Knives; Hydrolic Keratomes; Implant Blades and Knives; Microkeratomes; Mini Blades; Ophthalmic Surgical Knives; Slit Blades; Slit Knives; Stab Blades and Knives; Straight Knives; Surgical Blade Handle; Tunnel Knives; Tunnel Blades

Phacoemulsification Surgery: Absorbing Products; Capsular Tension Rings; Capsule Scraper and Polisher; Capsulorhexis (Capsulorrhexis) Forceps; Cortex Extractors; Cystotome Needles; Drapes and Fluid Collection; Fixation Rings; Fluid Administration; Geuder Injectors; Hydrodissection Cannula; Intraocular Lens (IOL) Inserters; Intraocular Lens Manipulators; Intraocular Lenses (IOL); Intraocular Pressure Reducer; Iris Hooks and Retractors; Irrigating Vectis; Irrigation Cannula; Irrigation Solutions; Irrigation/Aspiration Systems; Lens Vectus, Spoons, and Dividers; Nucleus Dividers; Phacoemulsification Systems; Safety Knives; Surgical Glides; Trypan Blue Capsulorhexis Stains; Viscosurgical Devices (Viscoelastics); VR Ophthalmosurgical Training

Post-Operative Care: Artificial Tears and Ointments; Eye Bandages; Eye Shields

Pre-Operative Testing: 3D Arc Scanners; A-Scan Ultrasound Devices; B-Scan Ultrasound Devices; Contrast Sensitivity Tests; Glare Testing; Optical Biometers; Pachymeters (Pachometers); Tear Volume Testing; Ultrasound Biomicroscope (UBM); Visual Acuity Test

YAG Laser: YAG Laser and Green Combination Laser; YAG Laser Capsulotomy System; YAG Laser Trabeculotomy and Capsulotomy

News

2/8/2010

Younger Cataract Patients Report Better Vision Than Older Patients At 10 Years Postop

Cataract patients younger than 65 years at the time of surgery showed more stable self-reported and clinically evaluated visual function than an older comparator group at 10 years out, according to a study.

Source: Ocular Surgery News

2/4/2010

Computer Simulation Tool Supplements Residents' Training In Cataract Surgery

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Cataract Surgery Trainer, a virtual training tool which helps to train physicians to perform cataract surgery, has been shown to enhance teaching in cataract surgery when compared to traditional teaching methods. The results of a multi-center study evaluating the program's effectiveness as a supplement to traditional teaching tools was published in the February issue of Ophthalmology.

Source: Medical News Today