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Liu C, Wang X, Ong HS, Ang M, Chee SP, Ching J, Chua KV, Han SHY, Mehta JS, Zhou L, Liu YC. Aqueous Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiles in Low-Energy vs High-Energy Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2025; 66:10. [PMID: 39775700 PMCID: PMC11717129 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.66.1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 12/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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Purpose To investigate the aqueous proteomics and metabolomics in low-energy and high-energy femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). Methods In this prospective observational study, 72 patients were randomized to 3 groups: low-energy FLACS, high-energy FLACS, and conventional phacoemulsification (controls). Aqueous was collected after femtosecond laser treatment or at the beginning of surgery (controls). Proteomic analysis was conducted using a data-independent acquisition method, whereas aqueous metabolomics were analyzed with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Bioinformatics analyses were performed to integrate the results of proteomics and metabolomics. Results Compared with low-energy FLACS, significantly elevated aqueous hemoglobin subunit beta, G protein subunit beta, carbonic anhydrase 1, and asymmetric dimethylarginine were observed in high-energy FLACS, suggesting significantly greater oxidative stress, inflammation, immunity, metabolism, and mitochondrial fatty acids oxidation. Compared with controls, significantly increased aqueous proteins and metabolites related to immune and inflammation (beta-crystallin B1, hemoglobin subunit beta, putrescine, and spermine) and oxidative stress (heat shock proteins, peroxiredoxins, and long-chain acylcarnitines) were observed in FLACS. Joint pathway analysis revealed nicotinate/nicotinamide metabolism and riboflavin metabolism were significantly overexpressed in high-energy FLACS compared with low-energy FLACS, whereas the pentose phosphate pathway and glycolysis were the most significant pathways when comparing FLACS with controls. Conclusions FLACS induced higher immunological and inflammatory responses, oxidative stress reactions, and mitochondrial fatty acid oxidative stress compared with controls. These differential effects were more pronounced when a higher laser energy was used.
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- Chang Liu
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
- KK Research Centre, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- School of Optometry; Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Research Centre for SHARP Vision (RCSV), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
- National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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Lim J, Abusayf MM, Liu YC, Mehta JS. Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)-Guided Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (iFAD). Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:1192. [PMID: 39768010 PMCID: PMC11726893 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11121192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2024] [Revised: 11/09/2024] [Accepted: 11/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2025] Open
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We describe retrospectively the indications and outcomes of nine patients who present with varying degrees of deep posterior stromal scarring or endothelial failure following deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). These patients underwent a surgical strategy coined Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (iFAD). This strategy can be used to address suboptimal visual outcomes following primary DALK. Patients undergoing iFAD first had femtosecond laser-assisted trephination of the underlying posterior lamella using the liquid keratoplasty system on the Femto LDV Z8 platform (Zeimer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Port, Switzerland). A Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) graft was subsequently transplanted in place of the removed lamella. Out of nine cases, major indications for seven included post-infective, blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) and deep stromal scarring related to stromal dystrophy. The remaining two had endothelial failure following primary DALK. The main benefits of this surgical approach are (1) Utilization of integrated real-time iOCT on the femtosecond laser platform allows for precise calibration of a wide range of vertical posterior trephination depths (96-329 microns) from the endothelial surface. (2) Femtosecond laser trephination utilizing a non-applanation liquid interface preserves trephination geometries and maximises precision-based surgical outcomes. (3) iFAD is a viable and straightforward technique for surgeons addressing patients who might otherwise require complex surgery to address residual deep stromal scars post-DALK.
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- Joshua Lim
- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore 168751, Singapore; (J.L.); (M.M.A.); (Y.-C.L.)
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- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore 168751, Singapore; (J.L.); (M.M.A.); (Y.-C.L.)
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 169856, Singapore
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore 168751, Singapore; (J.L.); (M.M.A.); (Y.-C.L.)
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 169856, Singapore
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore 168751, Singapore; (J.L.); (M.M.A.); (Y.-C.L.)
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 169856, Singapore
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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Salgado RMPC, Torres PFAAS, Marinho AAP. Update on Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: A Review. Clin Ophthalmol 2024; 18:459-472. [PMID: 38375440 PMCID: PMC10875176 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s453040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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The advent of femtosecond lasers has resulted in a new standard in cataract surgery, intended to overmatch the paradigm of conventional phacoemulsification. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) enables a higher level of reproducibility, precision, accuracy, and customization when performing several steps of cataract (or lens) surgery. Capsulotomy, corneal incisions, lens fragmentation, and arcuate incisions are the main procedures performed using FLACS. As the demand for better refractive outcomes and spectacle independence increases, the features of FLACS are highly relevant, especially when considering the implantation of premium intraocular lenses, such as toric, enhanced depth-of-focus, or multifocal lenses. The present article reviews the state of the art of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract (lens) surgery, contemplating the advantages and limitations of the two types of femtosecond laser pulses available (high and low energy) by evaluating their reported outcomes and complications.
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- Ramiro M P C Salgado
- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Arrábida, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Prelada, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Luz Arrábida, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Salgado R, Torres P, Marinho A, Ribeiro FJ. Cataract Grade and Pupil: Comparison Between Conventional Phacoemulsification and Low-Energy Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:2193-2200. [PMID: 37551374 PMCID: PMC10404421 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s420931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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Purpose This study presents a comparison of pupil changes according to cataract grade between low-energy femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and conventional phacoemulsification (CP) in the same patient. Patients and Methods Data from surgical records from patients submitted to cataract surgery with CP in one eye and FLACS in the other were retrospectively reviewed. The inclusion criterion was both eyes of the same patient having the same cataract grade in accordance with Lens Opacity Classification System (LOCS) III. Total pupil variation (TPV) was measured after recorded images, with intraindividual comparison between techniques, according to cataract grade (≤3 and >3), age and cumulative dissipated energy (CDE). Results The study included a total of 124 eyes of 62 patients (mean age 72.65 ± 7.64 years). Analysis showed a statistically significant difference in TPV between techniques in the grade ≤3 cataract group (0.08 ± 0.22 mm²; p=0.034), with less pupil narrowing with FLACS, but not in the grade >3 group (0.01 ± 0.23 mm²; p=0.849). Regarding CDE, a significant difference (p<0.001) was found between techniques in both softer and harder cataracts, with lower values for FLACS. Correlation between CDE and TPV was significant for CP (p=0.021) but not for FLACS (p=0.922). TPV was significantly lower in older patients (age >74 years) for both techniques (p<0.001). Conclusion There was a statistically significant difference between techniques (although of mild clinical relevance), with less reduction of pupil area with FLACS in softer cataracts (grade ≤3), as compared to CP. Higher levels of CDE are associated with more pupil narrowing in CP.
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- Ramiro Salgado
- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Arrábida, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Prelada, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Luz Arrábida, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Salgado R, Torres PF, Marinho A. Pupil Status with Low-Energy Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery versus Conventional Phacoemulsification: An Intraindividual Comparative Study. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:331-339. [PMID: 36718349 PMCID: PMC9883999 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s399788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Purpose To compare the pupil changes in low-energy femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) with conventional phacoemulsification (CP) intraindividually. Patients and Methods A retrospective review of registered surgical data from patients that undergone uncomplicated cataract surgery in a single centre, with randomly assigned femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) to one eye and conventional phacoemulsification (CP) to the other, was performed. The recorded pupil images were evaluated at pre and post laser treatment (after suction release) and at several surgical timepoints for both techniques (FLACS and CP). Pupil areas were calculated and compared in the same eye undergone FLACS (pre vs post laser treatment), between eyes (CP vs FLACS) in the same patient and between groups. Subgroups were built regarding age and ocular comorbidity. Results This study involved a total of 164 eyes of 82 patients (55 female, 27 male). No statistical differences regarding the total duration of surgery (p=0.805) between FLACS and CP. Pupil measurements between pre and post laser treatment in the FLACS group showed no statistically significant differences (p=0.107). The mean change in pupil area from the beginning until the end of surgery (total variation) was 6.59±2.08 mm2 in the FLACS group and 6.67±2.13 mm2 in the CP group, associated to less narrowing of pupil area with FLACS, although not statistically significant (p=0.080). Comorbidity group analysis revealed less, but not significant, pupil narrowing with the FLACS technique (p=0.071). No statistically significant differences between FLACS and CP concerning age subgroups were registered. Conclusion This study shows no significant pupil changes, namely myosis, after low-energy FLACS pre-treatment. Comparison between techniques showed less pupil variation in FLACS as compared to CP, more markedly in eyes with comorbidities (particularly with shallow anterior chamber), although non-statistically significant.
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- Ramiro Salgado
- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Arrábida, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal,Correspondence: Ramiro Salgado, Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Arrábida, Praceta Henrique Moreira 150, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-346, Portugal, Tel +351 915677244, Fax +351 224003046, Email
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Prelada, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia do Hospital da Luz Arrábida, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Dry Eye Following Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216228. [PMID: 36362459 PMCID: PMC9658977 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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This study investigates the dry eye effect after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and also compares the risk of postoperative dry eye between FLACS and manual cataract surgery (MCS). We searched various databases between 1 January 2000 and 15 October 2022 and included peer-reviewed clinical studies in our review. Dry eye parameters were extracted at baseline and postoperative day one, week one, one month, and three months. Parameters included were the ocular surface discomfort index (OSDI), tear secretion (tear meniscus height, Schirmer's test), microscopic ocular surface damage (fluorescein staining), and tear stability (first and average tear breakup time). Additionally, the differences of each parameter at each time point were compared between FLACS and MCS. In total, six studies of 611 eyes were included. On postoperative day one, increased, pooled standardised mean differences (SMDs) were noted in the OSDI, tear secretion, tear film instability, and microscopic damage. During postoperative week one, dry eye worsened. Fortunately, dry eye achieved resolution afterwards and nearly returned to the baseline level at postoperative three months. When the parameters were compared between FLACS and MCS, those of FLACS had higher severities, but most were not statistically significant. Dry eye impact was approximately the same in FLACS and MCS at postoperative three months.
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Liu YC, Morales-Wong F, Patil M, Han SB, Lwin NC, Teo EPW, Ang HP, Yussof NZM, Mehta JS. Femtosecond laser-assisted corneal transplantation with a low-energy, liquid-interface system. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6959. [PMID: 35484198 PMCID: PMC9050694 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-11461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Femtosecond laser-assisted keratoplasty has been proposed as a treatment option for corneal transplantation. In this study, we investigated and compared the outcomes of Ziemer Z8 femtosecond laser (FSL)-assisted penetrating keratoplasty (PK) using a liquid interface versus flat interface. Thirty fresh porcine eyes underwent FSL-assisted PK with the Z8 using different levels of energies (30%, 90% or 150%) and different interfaces (liquid or flat). The real-time intraocular pressure (IOP) changes, incision geometry, corneal endothelial damage, as well as the accuracy of laser cutting and tissue reaction, were performed and compared. We found that the overall average IOP at all laser trephination stages was significantly higher with the flat interface, regardless of the energy used (68.9 ± 15.0 mmHg versus 46.1 ± 16.6 mmHg; P < 0.001). The overall mean laser-cut angle was 86.2º ± 6.5º and 88.2º ± 1.0º, for the liquid and flat platform respectively, indicating minimal deviation from the programmed angle of 90º. When high energy (150%) was used, the endothelial denuded area was significantly greater with the flat interface than with liquid interface (386.1 ± 53.6 mm2 versus 139.0 ± 10.4 mm2P = 0.02). The FSL cutting did not cause obvious tissue reaction alongside the laser cut on histological evaluation. The results indicated a liquid interface is the preferable choice in FSL-assisted corneal transplantation.
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- Yu-Chi Liu
- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore. .,Cornea and Refractive Surgery Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore. .,Cornea and External Eye Diseases, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore. .,Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Ophthalmology Academic Clinical Program, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore.,Cornea and External Eye Diseases, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital "Dr Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez", Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
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- Cornea and External Eye Diseases, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon-si, Republic of Korea
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, The Academia, 20 College Road, Discovery Tower, Level 6, Singapore, 169856, Singapore.,Cornea and Refractive Surgery Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.,Cornea and External Eye Diseases, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Ophthalmology Academic Clinical Program, Singapore, Singapore
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Asena BS, Donmez O. The impact of learning curve on flap thickness outcome in femtosecond laser assisted LASIK performed with new LenSx dual platform. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2022; 36:202-209. [PMID: 35067019 PMCID: PMC9194732 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2021.0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the effect of learning curve on flap thickness (FT) outcome in femtosecond (FS) laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) operation for myopia performed with recently introduced LenSx dual platform using curved applanation cone. Methods Seventy eyes of 36 patients with myopia or myopic astigmatism operated with FS laser-assisted LASIK with recently introduced LenSx dual platform were evaluated in this retrospective study. Operations were divided into two groups: first 20 operations (20 eyes of 10 patients) and next 50 operations (50 eyes of 26 patients). Data on patient demographics, preoperative and postoperative keratometric and aberrometric parameters, and FT related outcome, including mean central FT, mean total FT, intra-FT range, and FT homogeneity were compared in study groups. Results Except for significantly lower preoperative steepest keratometry values in the next 50 operations versus first 20 operations (p = 0.033), no significant difference was noted between study groups in terms of preoperative and postoperative parameters. When compared to first 20 operations, next 50 operations were associated with significantly higher values for mean central FT (median, 123 μm vs. 114 μm; p = 0.007) and mean total FT (median, 123 μm vs. 113 μm; p = 0.015), whereas significantly lower intra-FT range (median, 4.0 μm vs. 4.5 μm; p = 0.003). Conclusions In conclusion, our findings related to FS laser-assisted LASIK surgery for myopia with new LenSx dual platform using curved applanation cone revealed significant impact of learning curve on the corneal FT outcome in terms of closer FT to the intended value and lower intra-flap range.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tinaztepe Galen Hospital, Izmir,
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Kim TH, Chung B, Kim KY, Jun I, Seo KY, Kim EK, Kim TI. Effect of 0.15% Preservative-free Sodium Hyaluronate on Dry Eye Disease after Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2021. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2021.62.7.922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose: The efficacy of using preservative-free 0.15% sodium hyaluronate eyedrops for dry eye disease after femtosecond laser- assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) was evaluated. Methods: This prospective randomized study was conducted on patients with dry eye who were scheduled for FLACS among those with Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye Workshop II Dry Eye Levels 1 and 2. In total, 37 eyes scheduled for FLACS were randomized to the treatment group (n = 19) or control group (n = 18). Corneal and conjunctival fluorescein staining (CFS), tear breakup time (TBUT), Schirmer I test (SIT) value, ocular surface disease index (OSDI), meibomian gland evaluation result, and lipid layer thickness were evaluated for all patients, preoperatively and at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. Results: In the treatment group, the OSDI and CFS scores were significantly lower at 3 months postoperatively than at baseline, but the TBUT and SIT values were significantly increased. In the control group, TBUT was significantly shorter at 3 months postoperatively than at baseline, SIT values were significantly decreased at 1 and 3 months postoperatively compared with the baseline, and meibum quality was significantly aggravated at 1 month postoperatively compared with the baseline. In the treatment group, OSDI improved significantly from baseline at 1 and 3 months. TBUT increased significantly in the treatment group at postoperative 3 months. Meibomian gland quality showed clinically better results in the treatment group than in the control group at postoperative 3 months. There were no significant differences in corneal and CFS, lipid layer thickness, and other dry eye disease parameters between the treatment and control groups. Conclusions: Preservative-free 0.15% sodium hyaluronate eyedrops were effective for improving dry eye symptoms and tear film stability after FLACS.
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Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) offers a level of precision, accuracy and customization that is not possible with manual phacoemulsification (MP). With the increase of patient expectations and premium intraocular lens utilization in the era of refractive cataract surgery, predictability and accuracy has become of utmost importance. FLACS has four main functions: creation of a consistently sized round capsulotomy, treatment of keratometric astigmatism with arcuate incisions, construction of clear corneal incisions, and fragmentation and/or softening of the lens. However, FLACS may have limitations due to suction loss, incomplete capsulotomy or poor pupillary dilation. Patient selection and surgeon experience is critical. This review article will focus on the various platforms available for FLACS, the steps in cataract surgery it can perform, and overall advantages and limitations of the technology.
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- Kanika Agarwal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Waltham, Waltham, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Waltham, Waltham, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Salgado RMPC, Torres PFAAS, Marinho AAP. Femtosecond Laser-assisted Lens Surgery with Low-energy Pulse versus Conventional Phacoemulsification for Presbyopia Correction: An Intraindividual Study. Open Ophthalmol J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874364102115010043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background:
Lens surgery with multifocal IOL implantation for presbyopia correction is performed by femtosecond laser-assisted lens surgery or conventional phacoemulsification.
Objective:
To compare the clinical results of femtosecond laser-assisted with low-energy pulse conventional phacoemulsification lens surgery for presbyopia correction intraindividually.
Methods:
Charts from patients who underwent Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) for presbyopia correction in a single center, with Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Lens Surgery (FLALS) in one eye and Conventional Phacoemulsification (CP) in the other, were retrospectively reviewed. All eyes had the same multifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) implanted. The clinical outcomes and the results of the level of satisfaction questionnaire were compared between the two groups according to the technique employed (FLALS vs. CP) for a period of up to four years. Stability, efficacy and safety indices were also assessed.
Results:
This study comprised a total of 56 eyes of 28 patients randomly assigned FLALS in one eye and CP in the other. No statistically significant difference was observed between the two techniques regarding postoperative visual acuities, duration of surgical procedure, efficacy or safety indexes (p>0.05). Refraction was stable in all FLALS eyes, whereas a change occurred in 2 eyes (7.1%) operated with CP upon 6 months postoperatively, but without statistical significance (p˃0.05). Satisfaction was slightly better with FLALS but not statistically significant (p=0.134). No immediate myosis or other adverse events after the femtosecond laser were registered.
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The parameters assessed showed no significant differences between the two techniques, in spite of a difference of refraction stability upon 6 months postoperatively.
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Evaluation of femtosecond laser-assisted anterior capsulotomy in the presence of ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs). Sci Rep 2020; 10:21542. [PMID: 33298985 PMCID: PMC7726555 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78361-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The introduction of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is an alternative approach to conventional cataract surgery. Our study aimed to determine the effectiveness of femtosecond laser-assisted capsulotomy in the presence of different ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (OVDs) in the anterior chamber. Fresh porcine eyes (n = 96) underwent LDV Z8-assisted anterior capsulotomy, either in the presence of an OVD (Viscoat, Provisc, Healon, Healon GV or HPMC) or without, using 90% and 150% energies respectively. Following that, the capsule circularity, tag’s arc-length, tag-length, tag-area and rupture strength (mN) of the residual capsular bag were evaluated. We found that increasing energy from 90 to 150% across the OVD sub-groups improved the studied capsulotomy parameters. Amongst the 90% energy sub-groups, the circularity and tag-parameters were worse with Viscoat and Healon GV, which have higher refractive index and viscosity compared to the aqueous humour. Using 150% energy, Healon GV showed a significantly worse total arc-length (p = 0.01), total tag-length (p = 0.03) and total tag-area (p = 0.05) compared to the control group. We concluded that; an OVD with a refractive index similar to aqueous humour and lower viscosity, such as Healon or Provisc, as well as a higher energy setting, are recommended, to enhance the efficacy of laser capsulotomy.
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Stability of a non-applanating handheld liquid patient interface for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Int Ophthalmol 2020; 40:2683-2689. [PMID: 32488594 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01450-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE A stable and reliable vacuum is crucial for the correct planning and performance of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) in order to avoid complications such as suction loss and cyclorotation. This study investigates, for the first time, the impact of different vacuum levels on the stability of the application of a liquid patient interface for FLACS in view of break-away forces. METHODS Break-away forces were measured using a multifunctional material testing machine with a mounted digital manometer. Sixteen porcine eyes were docked to the patient interface of a femtosecond laser platform (FEMTO LDV Z8), and the impact of different vacuum levels between 300 and 500 mbar investigated. RESULTS Mean break-away forces for each vacuum level were as follows: 1.78 N (± 0.58 N) for 300 mbar; 2.24 N (± 0.68 N) for 350 mbar; 2.66 N (± 0.68 N) for 400 mbar; 2.86 N (± 0.77 N) for 420 mbar; and 3.49 N (± 0.86 N) for 500 mbar. CONCLUSION The stability increases with the vacuum in a nearly linear manner. Vacuum levels higher than 500 mmHg and lower than 350 mmHg are not recommended for FLACS.
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Reñones de Abajo J, Estévez Jorge B, González Martín JM, Carreras Díaz H, Loro Ferrer JF, Antón López A. Effect of femtosecond laser-assisted lens surgery on the optic nerve head and the macula. Int J Ophthalmol 2019; 12:961-966. [PMID: 31236353 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2019.06.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the effect of femtosecond laser-assisted lens surgery (FLALS; cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange) on the structure of the optic nerve head and the macula. METHODS This prospective longitudinal study included healthy eyes undergoing FLALS. Eyes with glaucoma or any other ocular disease that could alter optical coherence tomography results were excluded. Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), Bruch's membrane opening-minimum rim width (BMO-MRW) and macular thickness (MT) were measured preoperatively, 1 and 6mo after surgery using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Changes between preoperative and postoperative values were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 87 eyes of 46 patients were included in this study. Preoperative RNFL, BMO-MRW and MT in microns (µm) were 100.77±10.39, 330.31±49.99 and 276.30±33.39, respectively. Postoperative RNFL, BMO-MRW and MT were 104.74±11.55, 348.32±54.05 and 279.83±22.65 1mo after surgery and 102.93±11.17, 343.11±53.4 and 278.90±22.19 6mo after surgery, respectively; which equals an increase of 3.93%, 5.45% and 1.27%, respectively, 1mo after surgery, and 2.14%, 3.87% and 0.94% 6mo after surgery. The differences between the preoperative and the postoperative RNFL and BMO-MRW values were statistically significant (P<0.001). Regarding MT values, there were not statistically significant differences (P=0.26). CONCLUSION Our study suggests that FLALS does not have a negative impact on the structural status of the optic nerve head in healthy eyes, assessed by SD-OCT. There is a slight increase in the values of RNFL, BMO-MRW and MT 1mo and 6mo after surgery.
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- Josefina Reñones de Abajo
- Eurocanarias Oftalmológica, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35004, Spain.,Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35001, Spain
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- Department of Research, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35019, Spain
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- Universidad Internacional de Cataluña (UIC), Barcelona 08195, Spain.,Institut Català de Retina (ICR), Barcelona 08017, Spain.,Parc de salut Mar, Barcelona 08024, Spain
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Rodrigues R, Santos MSD, Silver RE, Campos M, Gomes RL. Corneal incision architecture: VICTUS femtosecond laser vs manual keratome. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:147-152. [PMID: 30666085 PMCID: PMC6330980 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s181144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate anatomical differences between laser (VICTUS) and manual constructed phacoemulsification incisions. Setting Study was conducted at the Hospital de Olhos Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Design This is a prospective, observational, consecutive nonrandomized cohort. Patients and methods Sixteen patients (18 eyes) had phacoemulsification surgery, nine eyes had manual incisions and nine eyes had femtosecond incisions. All incisions were performed by the same surgeon. All incisions were evaluated at the 1st and 30th postoperative day with anterior segment optical coherence tomography to evaluate anatomical features. Inclusion criterion was presence of low visual acuity due to cataract. Exclusion criteria were other ocular pathologies, previous trauma, or corneal wound healing disease, as any intra or postoperative complication. Three different corneal specialists analyzed wound architecture features (epithelial or endothelial gap, incision edema, number of planes, Descemet’s detachment, and loss of wound sealing) at both visits. ImageJ (National Institutes of Health) software was also used to analyze anatomical features of incisions. Results Almost all incisions had edema at the first postoperative day. All femto incisions were triplanar, as intended, unlike manual incisions, which showed two uniplanar incisions (P=0.009). All laser incisions presented partial loss of wound sealing, while five keratome incisions had no loss of wound sealing at the first postoperative day (P=0.03). Conclusion These findings support the hypothesis that laser constructed incisions are more precisely constructed than manual, although corneal wound healing was similar between the two groups at the 30th postoperative day, with a tendency to a faster anatomical improvement in the keratome group.
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- Renan Rodrigues
- Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, .,Cataract Department, Hospital de Olhos Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, .,Cataract Department, Hospital de Olhos Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, .,Cataract Department, Hospital de Olhos Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Khodabakhsh AJ, Hofbauer J. Contralateral eye comparison of the phacoemulsification metrics, patient experience and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing bilateral cataract surgery with two commonly used femtosecond laser systems. Clin Ophthalmol 2018; 12:1391-1398. [PMID: 30122892 PMCID: PMC6087026 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s164513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of the study was to compare phacometrics, patient experience factors and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing bilateral laser-assisted cataract surgery using two common femtosecond laser platforms. Setting This study was conducted in Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology, Beverly Hills, California, USA. Study design This was a prospective, comparative, contralateral eye study. Methods Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery was performed in the first eye of 50 patients with bilateral cataract (mean age 69.9 ± 8.61 years) using either the Catalys (Johnson & Johnson Vision) or the LenSx (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.) laser system. The fellow eye was treated with the laser not used in the first eye. The primary outcome measures included overall procedural times, and the secondary outcome measures included patient experience with the two laser systems. Results There were no statistical differences between the two groups in terms of patient interface preparation time and number of docking attempts as well as effective phaco time, average phaco power, total ultrasound time and nucleus removal time. However, the LenSx group demonstrated a significantly longer cortex removal time and higher perception of pressure and vision loss (p < 0.001) compared to the Catalys group. A significantly higher number of Catalys eyes achieved complete capsulotomy (p < 0.001). The ease of cortex removal was also better in the Catalys group. Postoperative visual acuity, keratometry, endothelial cell count and intraocular pressure were comparable in the two groups. Conclusion With similar phacometric and clinical outcomes, both laser platforms were efficient, safe and effective during cataract surgery; however, the Catalys group demonstrated superior outcomes in terms of the patient experience, completeness of capsulotomy and ease of cortex removal.
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- Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology, Beverly Hills, CA, USA,
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Vasquez-Perez A, Simpson A, Nanavaty MA. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in a public teaching hospital setting. BMC Ophthalmol 2018; 18:26. [PMID: 29394929 PMCID: PMC5797358 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-018-0693-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background To evaluate the efficiency and practicality of femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) in a public teaching hospital setting using a mobile FLACS system compared to conventional phacoemulsification cataract surgery (CPCS). Methods Ninety eyes from 90 patients underwent either FLACS or CPCS (45 in each group). Cataracts were graded using the Lens Opacities Classification System III system. Outcome measures included total surgery duration, femtosecond laser treatment time, vacuum time (VT), total phacoemulsification time (TPT) and total phacoemulsification power (TPP). Results No differences were observed in the preoperative mean cataract grades and co-morbidities. FLACS took longer than CPCS with a mean difference of 5.2 ± 4.5 min (range: 0–18.8 min). The average femtosecond laser treatment time was 4.3 ± 3.4 min (range: 1–15.5 min). The VT was 2.51 ± 0.45 min (range: 1.59–4.10 min). Although not significant, TPT in FLACS showed a trend towards improvement (mean 1.0 ± 0.6 s; range: 0.1–2.4 s) compared to CPCS (mean 1.2 ± 0.6 min; range: 0.5–2.5 min). Whereas, TPP was significantly less in FLACS (mean 17.9 ± 5.0%; range: 5–27%) compared to CPCS (mean 20.3 ± 4.1%; range: 12.0–28.7%)(p = 0.031). Conclusions The mobile FLACS system housed in the same operating room increased the surgical duration by 5.2 min. The average VT was 2.51 min, which was lower in comparison to published experience using non-mobile FLACS systems.
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- Alfonso Vasquez-Perez
- Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BF, UK
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- Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BF, UK
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- Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BF, UK. .,Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PX, UK.
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Emerging Technology in Refractive Cataract Surgery. J Ophthalmol 2016; 2016:7309283. [PMID: 27433353 PMCID: PMC4940542 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7309283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Technology in cataract surgery is constantly evolving to meet the goals of both surgeons and patients. Recent major advances in refractive cataract surgery include innovations in preoperative and intraoperative diagnostics, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS), and a new generation of intraocular lenses (IOLs). This paper presents the latest technologies in each of these major categories and discusses how these contributions serve to improve cataract surgery outcomes in a safe, effective, and predictable manner.
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Williams GP, George BL, Wong YR, Seah XY, Ang HP, Loke MKA, Tay SC, Mehta JS. The effects of a low-energy, high frequency liquid optic interface femtosecond laser system on lens capsulotomy. Sci Rep 2016; 6:24352. [PMID: 27090745 PMCID: PMC4835735 DOI: 10.1038/srep24352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The introduction of femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) is a paradigm changing approach in cataract surgery, the most commonly performed surgical procedure. FLACS has the potential to optimize the creation of an anterior lens capsulotomy, a critical step in accessing the cataractous lens. The merits of using a laser instead of a manual approach include a potentially more circular, consistent, and stronger aperture. In this study we demonstrated for the first time in both a porcine and human experimental setting that with a low energy, high repetition FLACS system, that a circular, smooth and strong capsulotomy was achievable. While there was no demonstrable difference in the resistance to rupture before or after the removal of the nucleus, larger capsulotomies had an increase in tensile strength. The LDV Z8 system appeared to create circular, rupture-resistant and smooth capsulotomies in both porcine and more importantly human globes.
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- Geraint P. Williams
- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Hand Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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Williams GP, Ang HP, George BL, Liu YC, Peh G, Izquierdo L, Tan DT, Mehta JS. Comparison of intra-ocular pressure changes with liquid or flat applanation interfaces in a femtosecond laser platform. Sci Rep 2015; 5:14742. [PMID: 26439499 PMCID: PMC4593965 DOI: 10.1038/srep14742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure and femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) has gained increased popularity. FLACS requires the application of a suction device to stabilize the laser head and focus the laser beam accurately. This may cause a significant escalation in intra-ocular pressure (IOP), which poses potential risks for patients undergoing cataract surgery. In this study we aimed to assess the effect of the Ziemer LDV Z8 femtosecond cataract machine on IOP. We demonstrated through a porcine model that IOP was significantly higher with a flat interface but could be abrogated by reducing surgical compression and vacuum. Pressure was lower with a liquid interface, and further altering angulation of the laser arm could reduce the IOP to 36 mmHg. A pilot series in patients showed comparable pressure rises with the porcine model (30 mmHg). These strategies may improve the safety profile in patients vulnerable to high pressure when employing FLACS with the Ziemer LDV Z8.
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- G P Williams
- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore.,Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore.,Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Ophthalmology Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore
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- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore.,Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Ophthalmology Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore
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