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Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)

Hui Sun  1 , Andreas Fritz  2 , Gerit Dröge  2 , Tobias Neuhann  3 , Josef F. Bille  4
Josef F. Bille  1
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In: High Resolution Imaging in Microscopy and Ophthalmology: New Frontiers in Biomedical Optics [Internet]. Cham (CH): Springer; 2019. Chapter 14.
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Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)

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Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) offers surgeons a reproducible, non-invasive technique to replace the least predictable and technically most demanding steps of conventional cataract procedures. A computer-guided laser linked to an optical imaging system (e.g. OCT) performs the corneal incision, capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation steps, thus changing the requirements associated with traditional techniques by removing the need for blade incisions and reducing phacoemulsification time and energy. Initial research has confirmed appropriate safety and efficacy of Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted cataract surgery, with improvements in anterior capsulotomy, phacofragmentation, and corneal incision. The potential gains in precision associated with FLACS may improve safety and clinical outcomes.

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