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Femtosecond lasers may lead transition to new practice model
VIENNA — Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery has a high cost, and some say it does not outperform skilled standard phacoemulsification surgery. However, it may lead the transition to a new practice model in which optimized workflow, strategic planning and a team approach can efficiently deal with high-volume surgery, according to Rupert Menapace, MD, moderator of a session on femtosecond cataract surgery at the Advanced Retinal Therapy meeting.“We are facing a dramatic growth in the demand for cataract surgery due to the aging of the population and to the increasing interest (Read more...)