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Imaging a key factor in future of femtosecond laser cataract surgery
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BARCELONA — Imaging is a key factor in the application of femtosecond laser in cataract surgery. At the Ophthalmology Futures European Forum, a panel of clinician and industry managers shared the perception that imaging technology and laser are reciprocally stimulating improvement and advancing synergistically.
“Additional technology for preoperative and intraoperative use is stepping in, and there is a lot of potential in it, especially with premium lenses. Companies are working hard to integrate imaging technologies in the femtosecond laser premium cataract procedure,” Gerd Auffarth, MD, PhD, said.
Gerd Auffarth
OCT approaches are dominant, and big investments are being made in research and development of this technology. OCT is primarily aimed at assessing morphology and dimension, but data can also be transferred to topography and can be used to grade and quantify cataract density, leading to customized modulation of laser energy during surgery. Scheimpflug imaging is limited to the LensAR system and, according to Auffarth, suits very well the needs of this type of laser.
“Discussing new developments with our industry partners in this meeting is a great opportunity for all of us. Industry people here are decision makers. They can learn what doctors think and doctors can learn what industry people think, plan and look for,” Auffarth said. – by Michela Cimberle
Disclosure: Auffarth is a consultant for Allergan, AMO and Bausch + Lomb/Technolas Perfect Vision.