Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) not only cost more than PCS, but yielded less improvement in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) versus PCS (0.788 vs 0.792). The cost of surgery ...

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called ...

After conquering the areas of refractive surgery and corneal grafting, the femtosecond laser has entered the realm of cataract surgery. It holds the promise of being a second revolution in cataract ...

Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the world. There are approximately 19 million cataract surgeries performed annually, 3 million of which are performed in the U.S.

The current price point for laser cataract surgery prohibits developing countries and even newly established ophthalmology practices in developed countries from entering the LCS market. Estimates in ...

Alcon’s LenSx femtosecond laser may be the most significant piece of technology to impact cataract surgery in recent years, allowing surgeons to correct astigmatism in cataract patients by creating ...

Q: Your practice is one of the first to have the LenSx femtosecond laser from Alcon. Can you explain its potential? Kerry Solomon: This equipment helps surgeons correct astigmatism in cataract surgery ...

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may have considered laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Over the last 25 years, millions of Americans have had LASIK (laser-assisted in situ ...

CHEYENNE — Local patients seeking laser-assisted cataract surgery will no longer have to commute down south to Colorado after the first laser-assisted cataract surgeries began in Cheyenne last week at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One of the most important aspects of how we talk about laser cataract surgery and premium IOL options with ...

As demand for cataract surgery continues to rise across the United States, patients in Raleigh are increasingly seeking transparency around the true cost of the procedure and what factors contribute ...

Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is becoming more widely available as an option for patients considering cataract surgery. Controversies exist around determining the best platform for LCS, ...