Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) is a new and promising technology in the field of cataract operations. Femtosecond lasers are used in cataract surgery for performing anterior capsulotomy, fragmentation of the lens and corneal incisions. Although results in most FLACS cases have been quite promising, it has been around for a relatively short time. This article outlines the current concerns about FLACS.
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the world. FLACS provides surgeons an exciting new option to potentially improve patient outcomes and safety. FLACS is a safer and more effective method for reducing endothelial cell loss and postoperative central corneal thickening than manual surgery and achieves better and faster visual rehabilitation and refractive outcomes. However, it presents a unique set of clinical and financial…
