The new Lensar laser system
San Diego cataract surgery
Cataracts are extremely common, and almost everyone will eventually develop them over the course of life. A cataract occurs because of changes in the lens of the eye. Located just behind the pupil, this clear structure acts to focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye, so that objects can be seen clearly. A cataract occurs when the lens becomes cloudy, blocking the passage of light.
Fortunately, we don’t have to simply accept the loss of vision that cataracts cause. Eye surgeons can remove the damaged lens and replace it with an artificial one, restoring a person’s sight. Developments in technology have made this process quicker and easier than ever.
Here in our office, our surgeons continually keep up to date with the latest technology, so that we can offer the best to our patients. We’re very excited about the Lensar laser system. This is a revolutionary device that we can use to offer laser cataract surgery to our patients. We’ve been offering laser vision correction in our office for years, and now we’re able to offer laser cataract surgery as well.
What is laser cataract surgery?
Lasers can be used in several different aspects of cataract surgery. In order to do cataract surgery, the surgeon must first create an incision in the cornea, which is the curved clear structure on the outside of the eye. Using a laser allows the surgeon to make this incision very precisely. Using augmented reality technology, the system allows the surgeon to choose the best location for making this incision.
In order to remove the old cloudy lens, it must be broken up into smaller pieces, which can then be removed from the eye via suction. In the past, this has been accomplished through other means, such as phacoemulsification (phaco), which uses sound waves to break up the damaged lens. However, with the new system, the old lens can be broken up using the laser.
Once the old lens has been removed, then a new artificial lens is placed into the eye. This is called an intraocular lens, or IOL. The choice of IOL can have a significant impact on the patient’s vision after the surgery. We offer a range of deluxe IOLs here in our office, to meet the needs of a range of different people. We’ll be happy to talk you through how to choose which one is right for you.
What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery?
Laser cataract surgery has a number of benefits over other methods of removing cataracts, including:
- A customized cataract procedure. Using the Lensar system, your surgeon can personalize your surgery. The system uses augmented reality to give your surgeon a reconstructed 3D view of your eye, allowing for precise placement of the corneal incision and the incisions in the lens.
- Reduced surgical time. Because the procedure is so precisely planned, laser cataract surgery can be accomplished in less time than with other methods.
- Improved outcomes. The Lensar system allows your surgeon to very precisely place your IOL, helping to create optimal visual outcomes. In addition, your surgeon can place your corneal incision in the best location for your eye, to help get the best visual outcome after the surgery.
- Correction of astigmatism. Astigmatism is a condition in which the eyeball is oval-shaped rather than round, resulting in visual distortions. The Lensar system guides your eye surgeon in the correction of your astigmatism. This can help reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts after your cataract surgery.
San Diego cataract surgery
If you’re in San Diego or the surrounding area and cataracts are affecting your life or the life of someone you love, then we invite you to schedule a consultation here at our office. You don’t simply have to live with the vision loss caused by cataracts. Our new Lensar system allows us to offer laser cataract surgery to our patients, with the many benefits that it brings. Our expert eye surgeons are also known for their friendliness and their ability to put patients at ease. You can book your appointment by simply contacting our front desk.
