Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Performed by Surgeons in Training
Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Performed by Surgeons in Training
Friday, April 17, 2015
KIOSKS (San Diego Convention Center)
Purpose
To evaluate the outcomes of laser cataract surgery performed by surgeons-in-training and compare these outcomes to manual cataract surgery.
Methods
In this retrospective case series, we will compare results of femtosecond laser cataract surgery and conventional manual cataract surgery performed by surgeons-in-training. Measured outcomes are effective phacoemulsification time (EPT), volume of balanced salt infusion, operative time, and adverse event rates. We will also evaluate differences in visual acuity and median absolute refractive prediction errors.
Results
The above outcomes will be reported.
Conclusion
For surgeons-in-training, we will compare the outcomes of laser cataract surgery to manual cataract surgery.