Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery with LenSx
At Mid Florida Eye Centers, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art All-Laser, Blade-Free Cataract Surgery using the advanced LenSx Laser technology.
The LenSx Laser enhances the precision and predictability of your cataract surgery by automating critical steps in the procedure.
Benefits of Laser Surgery and How It Works
With the LenSx femtosecond laser, your surgeon can achieve unparalleled accuracy in several aspects of cataract surgery:
Laser-Created Incisions
During cataract surgery, precise, tiny self-sealing incisions are essential for removing the cloudy lens and inserting a new intraocular lens. Traditional cataract surgery requires manual incisions made with a blade. In contrast, laser-assisted cataract surgery utilizes a computer-guided femtosecond laser to customize and complete each incision. Your surgeon can adjust incision size and placement based on a live 3D image of your eye during the surgery.
Capsulotomy Creation
The eye’s natural lens is encased in a thin, transparent capsule known as the capsular bag. To remove the cloudy lens, a circular perforation must be made in the front capsule. Traditionally, this is done manually with a needle-like device and forceps. With laser cataract surgery, the laser creates the circular opening in seconds, offering superior accuracy and consistency compared to traditional methods.
Easier Cataract Removal with Lens Fragmentation
By breaking up and segmenting the cataract lens, the laser reduces the amount of ultrasonic energy and time needed for removal. This can decrease inflammation in the eye and speed up visual recovery, with most patients experiencing improved vision as soon as the day after surgery.
Correction of Astigmatism
The LenSx laser can perform Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) during your cataract surgery to significantly reduce or eliminate mild astigmatism, enhancing visual outcomes. It can also fine-tune toric lens treatments for patients with moderate to high astigmatism. Your doctor will use 3D custom mapping to determine the optimal placement for the LRIs.
In Summary:
Both traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgeries are highly safe and effective procedures. Laser-assisted cataract surgery offers increased precision, greater predictability, and enhanced customization. The expert surgeons at Mid Florida Eye Centers are skilled in both techniques and will provide personalized recommendations during your cataract evaluation.
For more information or to schedule your evaluation, please contact our office at 1-888-820-7878. Experience the life-changing benefits of advanced laser technology in cataract surgery with Mid Florida Eye Centers.