Clinical evaluation of 0-US probe during FLACS for dense cataracts

Session Details

Session Title: Presented Poster Session: FLACS & Surgical Devices

Venue: Poster Village: Pod 1

First Author: : J.Febbraro FRANCE

Co Author(s): :    H. Picard   D. Gatinel   L. Salomon                 

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate safety and efficacy of 0-US probe for dense femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery.

Setting:

Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France

Methods:

Prospective series of 60 eyes operated by FLACS and 0-US probe. Lens opacity was grade 3 or more in all cases. Ultrasound handpiece was only used when necessary.

Results:

Zero-US probe allowed for cataract extraction in 56% and 30% of grade 3 and 4, respectively. None of grade 5 cataracts could be treated without the use of standard ultrasound program.

Conclusions:

Zero-US FLACS appeared an effective surgical option for the treatment of low and moderate cataract opacities. Ultrasounds were still necessary to perform cataract extraction in patients with harder nuclei.

Financial Disclosure:

None