We provides surgeons an exciting new option to potentially improve patient outcomes and safety. Over the past 2 years, 4 unique laser platforms have been introduced into the marketplace. The introduction of this new technology has been accompanied by a host of new clinical, logistical, and financial challenges for surgeons. This article describes the evolution of femtosecond Lasik technology for use in cataract. It reviews the available laser platforms and discusses the necessary modifications in cataract technique and the logistics of incorporating a femtosecond Lasik into one’s practice.
Given the recent introduction of this technology, the conventional nomenclature for these procedures is inconsistent. . The more common acronyms of femtosecond Lasik cataract surgery include ReLACS (refractive Lasik cataract surgery), FLACS (femtosecond Lasik cataract surgery), and FALCS (femtosecond Lasik cataract surgery).
Femtosecond Lasik in Dubai, UAE
Spanish Center Dubai tends to become pioneer by introducing Femtosecond Lasik Cataract Surgery in Dubai, UAE. Dr Ayman Shuman leads the team for Femtosecond Lasik Surgery here in Dubai, UAE. Dr Ayman is Professor & Consultant of ophthalmology M.B.B.ch, Msc, MD, FRCS Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists-Glasgow- England Fellow of Vitreoretinal surgery at Frankfurt university Member of the European Society Of cataract surgery Member of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology Expert in vitreoretinal Surgery (diabetic & detachment), Retinal Laser Treatment, Intraocular injections, Retinopathy of Prematurity, cataract & intraocular lenses, Uveitis management.
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Current Femtosecond Lasik technology systems use neodymium:glass 1053 nm (near-infrared) wavelength light. This feature allows the light to be focused at a 3 mm spot size, accurate within 5 mm in the anterior segment. The critical aspect of Femtosecond Lasik technology is the speed at which the light is fired. The focused ultrashort pulses (10-15 seconds) eliminate the collateral damage of surrounding tissues and the heat generation associated with slower excimer and neodymium:YAG lasers.
Femtosecond Lasik energy is absorbed by the tissue, resulting in plasma formation. This plasma of free electrons and ionized molecules rapidly expands, creating cavitation bubbles. The force of the cavitation bubble creation separates the tissue. The process of converting laser energy into mechanical energy is known as photodisruption. The Femtosecond Lasik technology virtually eliminates collateral damage and can therefore be used to dissect tissue on a microscopic scale
Femtosecond Lasik technology systems use photo dissection to create tissue planes and side cuts for LASIK flaps in the cornea. For this application, the parameters are typically set so neighboring shots do not entirely overlap, leaving tissue bridges that must be bluntly dissected. Femtosecond Lasik technology systems used to perform certain steps of Surgery may use closer spot settings to overlap these cavitation regions, eliminating tissue bridges (ie, during capsulorhexis creation). As with any new technology, software upgrades to the systems improve energy delivery and stability.
If you require Femtosecond Lasik Cataract Surgery in Dubai, UAE. we encourage you to contact Spanish Eye Center Dubai, UAE and take advantage of our highly specialized and dedicated team. We treat each and every personally, and look after every need with highly advanced equipment and facilities. Enjoy a free consultation and learn more about our solutions for cataract.