Use of Femtosecond Laser to Aid in Cataract Surgery for Anterior Subcapsular Cataract
Narrative Responses:
Purpose
To evaluate use of a femtosecond laser to assist in cataract surgery on a dense anterior subcapsular (polar) cataract
Methods
We used a femtosecond laser to make the capsullorhexis and corneal incisions prior to phacoemulsfication in an woman with dense anterior subcapsular (polar) cataract. Many characteristics of operative success were analyzed: surgical time, phaco energy used, fluid requirements, surgical outcome, postoperative visual acuity, as well as accompanying photos+videos of the surgical technique.
Results
This is the first reported use of a femtosecond laser to assist in removal of an anterior subcapsular cataract. Strategies for improvement of surgical outcomes will be discussed as well.
Conclusion
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is an excellent addition to the management strategy on anterior subcapsular cataracts and should be considered when available.