Certain challenging cataract cases can benefit from femtosecond laser

The femtosecond laser can be a useful tool for cataract surgery. In routine cataract cases, the benefit is typically mild and in expert hands may not provide a meaningful improvement over manually performed steps of surgery. For this reason, in most of my cataract cases, I do not find myself using the femtosecond laser during cataract surgery. But in certain challenging cataract cases, the femtosecond laser can be helpful in producing a better outcome and avoiding certain complications.
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