MedPage Today

Study Throws Shade on Cost, Benefits of Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) not only cost more than PCS, but yielded less improvement in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) versus PCS (0.788 vs 0.792). The cost of surgery ...
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New low-cost laser technique could make cataract surgery more accessible worldwide

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called ...
Becker's ASC

The LenSx Femtosecond Laser for Cataract Surgery: Q&A With Dr. Kerry Solomon at Physicians’ Eye Surgery Center in South Carolina

Q: Your practice is one of the first to have the LenSx femtosecond laser from Alcon. Can you explain its potential? Kerry Solomon: This equipment helps surgeons correct astigmatism in cataract surgery ...
Detroit Free Press

Understanding Cataract Surgery Costs in Raleigh, NC: Porter Ophthalmology Offers Clarity on Pricing, Options, and Outcomes

As demand for cataract surgery continues to rise across the United States, patients in Raleigh are increasingly seeking transparency around the true cost of the procedure and what factors contribute ...
Healio

Sterile laser-assisted cataract surgery yields ‘dramatic’ workflow improvement

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LOS ANGELES — Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery demonstrated improved workflow when performed with a ...
Healio

VIDEO: Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery shows benefits over manual surgery

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Robert J. Weinstock, MD, discusses a study on ...