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Use of femtosecond laser for challenging cataract surgery cases

Session Details

Session Title: Femtolaser Cataract Surgery

Session Date/Time: Tuesday 08/10/2013 | 14:00-16:15

Paper Time: 15:46

Venue: Auditorium (First Floor)

First Author: : Z.Nagy HUNGARY

Co Author(s): :    S. Slade              

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To report the use femtosecond laser in challenging cataract cases

Setting:

Private and University Practice setting

Methods:

Data was collected on challenging cataract cases in which a femtosecond laser was utilized in conjunction with pre-laser manual manipulation.

Results:

Small pupil cases were dilated either using a Malyugin Ring or release of posterior synechiae prior to the use of femtosecond laser.

Conclusions:

The use of femtosecond laser for cataract surgery can be helpful in challenging cases and help surgeons achieve consistent results even in these demanding situations.

Financial Interest:

... gains financially from product or procedure presented, ... travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a competing company