Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to femtosecond laser technology. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Since its approval, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) has divided cataract surgeons into frequent users of the technology and those who do not think that it brings value to their practice. EyeWorld spoke with two surgeons who say they consistently benefit from FLACS in their practice.
While some studies have found that femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery does not offer a significant benefit over traditional phaco, many surgeons still find it helpful in the setting of certain comorbidities. For Robert Noecker, MD, one of these is glaucoma.
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Astigmatic keratotomy (AK) and limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs) are tools that can be used by surgeons to help correct low levels of astigmatism. Two surgeons discussed how these can reduce astigmatism and how they’re using them in practice.