Traditional vs Femto Laser Cataract Surgery- Which one is better

1. Traditional vs Femto Laser Cataract Surgery: Which one is better Traditional Cataract Surgery also known as Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is the most accepted and successful treatment for Cataract worldwide. The advance technology in Cataract Surgery, Laser cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest procedures performed today. The technology and methodology is improved with each new advancement in the treatment. However, as eye surgery techniques and practices enhance, it can be hard to know the difference between the different types of cataract surgery options available to patients today. Let’s understand the difference between both: Traditional Cataract Surgery Phacoemulsification cataract surgery in Delhi with Intra-Ocular Lens Implant is the most accepted and successful treatment of cataract surgery worldwide. The Cataract is reduced to fluid and removed from the eye through a tiny opening and a foldable artificial lens is implanted into the eye through the same opening. In the Hands of experts, and ultra high speed Alcon infinity Phacoemulsifier, the cataract is broken into tiny pieces and removed from the eye within no time. The only difference between traditional and laser cataract surgery is the technology used. In Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, handheld instruments like a blade and forceps to cut the incisions and remove the lens. Laser Cataract Surgery One of the latest advancements in cataract surgery combines 3D imaging and laser technology to more precisely remove the cataract through Femto Laser Cataract Surgery. The surgeon will use a femtosecond laser to create an opening in the front layer of the lens. Instead of using manual instruments, laser is used to break up the cloudy lens. The

2. lens is then removed via small incisions in cornea and the lens is replaced with an intraocular lens appropriate to patient’s need. Laser or advanced cataract surgery will provide the same outcome as traditional cataract surgery but the difference is in the tools used and procedure. Both reduces the number of instruments used and increases the precision of the procedure. Since no manual or blade instruments are used during Laser cataract surgery procedure, some of the challenging steps of Phacoemulsification cataract surgery are now automated, adding to the overall safety of the procedure. The laser also allows for more precise incisions from which the lens is removed. Whether traditional or Femtosecond laser cataract surgery is right for you depends on many factors. These factors can only be assessed by your eye surgeon. Both procedures are extremely safe and common and have a high success rate. Booking an appointment at Goyal Eye Institute can help you take the first step toward expert cataract removal. If you would like to further learn about any of our cataract surgery procedures, contact the trusted experts at Goyal Eye Institute today.