SouthEast Eye Specialists announced Monday that it will be the first practice in the greater Chattanooga area to offer the LenSx femtosecond laser technology as an option for surgical removal of cataracts.
With this new technology, surgeons can now capture an incredibly precise, high-resolution image of the eye and use a computer-guided laser to make customized incisions that are specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. This advancement means surgeons can improve the accuracy and consistency of the procedure while providing patients with more predictable results and a faster healing time, officials said.
Prior to the introduction of the LenSx Laser, traditional cataract eye surgery was done by making several small incisions on the cornea with a handheld surgical blade. With the LenSx Laser, surgeons will use a small beam of laser energy to make these small incisions in the cornea without the use of a manual surgical blade.
In addition, the LenSx Laser features real-time video and imaging tools to give the surgeon an accurate, three dimensional visualization of what is occurring inside the eye. These visuals allow the surgeon to precisely program the size, shape and location of each incision based on the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. This level of precision and customization is not possible today with traditional cataract procedures that use a manual surgical blade, officials said. Continue Reading...
With this new technology, surgeons can now capture an incredibly precise, high-resolution image of the eye and use a computer-guided laser to make customized incisions that are specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. This advancement means surgeons can improve the accuracy and consistency of the procedure while providing patients with more predictable results and a faster healing time, officials said.
Prior to the introduction of the LenSx Laser, traditional cataract eye surgery was done by making several small incisions on the cornea with a handheld surgical blade. With the LenSx Laser, surgeons will use a small beam of laser energy to make these small incisions in the cornea without the use of a manual surgical blade.
In addition, the LenSx Laser features real-time video and imaging tools to give the surgeon an accurate, three dimensional visualization of what is occurring inside the eye. These visuals allow the surgeon to precisely program the size, shape and location of each incision based on the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. This level of precision and customization is not possible today with traditional cataract procedures that use a manual surgical blade, officials said. Continue Reading...
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