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Laser-assisted vs. traditional surgery
In order to remove your cataract, your natural lens must be removed. Your doctor can access the clouded lens using one of two methods: manual or laser-assisted.
Laser System Procedure
- Precision removal
- Planned with a 3-D blueprint of your eye
- Incisions made with a laser
Manual procedure
- Basic removal
- Planned with measurements of your eye
- Incisions made with a blade
You and your doctor may decide laser surgery is your best treatment option, considering the specific condition of your cataracts. With laser-assisted cataract surgery, your surgeon uses the laser to create a tiny incision in your eye to soften and break up the cataract. Next, your surgeon will suction out the cataract pieces and insert your new IOL.
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Choosing the lens for your lifestyle
There are a variety of eye lenses designed for different conditions and lifestyles, and each is built to help keep your vision clear and sharp over time.