A Los Angeles, California ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is the first eye surgeon of the San Gabriel valley to offer laser refractive cataract surgery using the new innovative advanced LenSX laser. Here are some more details on the revolutionary blade-free laser tool being used at more ASC’s offering cataract surgery in the Los Angeles area.
“We are proud to offer the most advanced refractive eye care treatments for our patients in California,” said California Eye and Ear doctor Reid Wainess, who has already performed four custom laser surgeries at the San Gabriel Surgery Center with the aid of the new state-of-the-art laser technology, which he affirms is “unquestionably the most technologically advanced option for refractive cataract patients.”
Introducing the LenSX
The LenSX uses a bladeless femtosecond laser for FDA-approved LASIK eye surgery, and has increased safety and efficiency since its implementation in 2001. Traditionally, ambulatory surgical centers offering vision correction would use manual surgical cuts while applying LASIK surgery; now, with the new LenSX laser technology, eye surgeons can monitor their patients using high-resolution video microscope with live imaging and high-definition 3-D Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT).Why ASC’s should get the LenSX
The benefits of switching to the new advanced medical technology are numerous- here are some of the top reasons that the Los Angeles ASC eye surgeon is glad he installed the new laser treatment.- The new laser delivers a more precise circular-shaped incision around the cataract than with manually controlled blades and needles, thus reducing the odds of eye damage.
- The advanced laser procedure reduces the need for ultrasound energy, thereby reducing the likelihood of injury while also improving patient recovery.
- Switching to laser incisions reduces the risk of astigmatism and lowers the patient’s chances of requiring glasses later.