Early Clinical Outcomes of Newly Released Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery
Purpose
To report the early clinical outcomes of newly released femtosecond laser cataract surgery
Methods
Eight eyes of 6 patients underwent femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery using a femto LDV Z8 laser (Ziemer) for capsulotomy and lens fragmentation of 8 segments. Preoperative mean visual acuity of uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MRSE) were 20/63 and -0.682.
Results
In all cases, the cataracts were safely removed without complication. Mean UDVA improved to 20/20 and MRSE was +0.328 at postoperative 1 month. The high-definition OCT image provided the precise location of the ocular surfaces and structures during the surgery which allowed the surgeon to make adjustment or modify positioning of the resection for the optimum capsulotomy and lens fragmentation.
Conclusion
The results indicates femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery using a Femto LDV Z8 laser for capsulotomy and lens fragmentation was safe and effective procedure with easy software manipulation.