Laser Cataract

In recent years, there has been a clear trend toward lens-based rather than cornea-based refractive surgery for moderate to high hyperopes. This is due in part to recognition of the limitations of corneal optics in hyperopic LASIK and the increased chance of hyperopic regression.

VENICE — The most recent prototype of Er:YAG laser (Phacolase; Asclepion-Meditec AG, Jena, Germany) allows a more effective and even safer emulsification of the lens in laser cataract surgery. Alessandro Franchini, MD, one of the pioneers of the technique, spoke about its latest improvements at the Venice 2000 meeting here.