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Australian comparison of two femtosecond laser cataract platforms

Session Details

Session Title: Femtolaser Cataract Surgery

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

Paper Time: 15:02

Venue: Auditorium (First Floor)

First Author: : K.Meades AUSTRALIA

Co Author(s): :    A. Siu              

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To determine the safety and efficacy of two different femtosecond laser cataract platforms, The Technolas TPV Victus and the Alcon LenSX.

Setting:

Sydney, Australia

Methods:

60 patients were carefully assessed and selected to have cataract surgery. They were randomized to have the initial part of their surgery including incisions, capsulorhexis and lens fragmentation by either Platform 1 (TPV Victus) or Platform 2 (LenSX). Intraoperative Phaco time and power was recorded and uncorrected distance and near vision as well as any complications/difficulties were reported.

Results:

At the 3 months post operative visit, both groups demonstrated on average an improvement in uncorrected distance vision to 6/7.5. There was no difference in rates of complications between the two platforms

Conclusions:

Both femtosecond laser cataract platforms resulted in patients with effective distance and/or near vision. Both Platforms also reduced phaco time and power by a comparable amount.

Financial Interest:

NONE