Previous published studies had just “so-so” results with the laser. Any reason why?
The studies you referenced are also available as full PDF downloads from our web site. If you scratch beneath the surface and know what to look for there are some important considerations that help explain why they had a relatively low success rate (about 30%, but didn’t define what success was). They can be categorized into 1). Energy levels, and 2). Strategy/technique. 1. ENERGY: The lasers are FDA approved for delivering energy to intraocular structures, specifically the posterior lens capsule. The lens capsule will often opacify making a successful cataract surgery seem to backslide. The laser is fired through a thin, clear implant lens directly at the capsule. The nominal energy level listed on the laser is often in the 2-4 mJoule range. This is the energy range that the doctors are used to using. When aiming further back into the vitreous space, the laser is fired through a thick treatment contact lens, a thicker biological crystalline lens, and deeper into the vitreous. The lase
The studies you referenced are also available as full PDF downloads from our web site. If you scratch beneath the surface and know what to look for there are some important considerations that help explain why they had a relatively low success rate (about 30%, but didn’t define what success was). They can be categorized into 1). Energy levels, and 2). Strategy/technique. 1. ENERGY: The lasers are FDA approved for delivering energy to intraocular structures, specifically the posterior lens capsule. The lens capsule will often opacify making a successful cataract surgery seem to backslide. The laser is fired through a thin, clear implant lens directly at the capsule. The nominal energy level listed on the laser is often in the 2-4 mJoule range. This is the energy range that the doctors are used to using. When aiming further back into the vitreous space, the laser is fired through a thick treatment contact lens, a thicker biological crystalline lens, and deeper into the vitreous. The lase
