Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery not feasible in infants at present time, specialist says

BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, Italy — The use of femtosecond laser in congenital cataract surgery deserves consideration but is not feasible at the current stage of development of the technique, according to a pediatric ophthalmology specialist. “There is no reported experience in infants, but theoretically, the disadvantages would by far outweigh the potential advantages,” Paolo Nucci, MD, said at an ophthalmology meeting organized at the San Bassiano Hospital here.

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Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery not feasible in infants at present time, specialist says

BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, Italy — The use of femtosecond laser in congenital cataract surgery deserves consideration but is not feasible at the current stage of development of the technique, according to a pediatric ophthalmology specialist. “There is no reported experience in infants, but theoretically, the disadvantages would by far outweigh the potential advantages,” Paolo Nucci, MD, said at an ophthalmology meeting organized at the San Bassiano Hospital here.

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