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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com Page 19<br />
Living Healthy<br />
CATARACT<br />
continued from page 18<br />
feld, MD, the past president of<br />
ASCRS, says the clinical benefits<br />
of bladeless femtosecond laser<br />
cataract surgery are fourfold: 1.<br />
The primary incision allows the<br />
surgeon to create a uniform and<br />
consistent three-plane incision<br />
with a self-sealing reverse side<br />
cut, which has the potential to<br />
reduce the incidence of endophthalmitis.<br />
(Eye infections after<br />
cataract surgery) 2. Incisions<br />
are more accurate, safer and<br />
reproducible. 3. Capsulotomies<br />
(Openings in the bag hosting the<br />
cataract) are more precise. 4. The<br />
procedure is safer.<br />
There are no eyes like yours,<br />
and there is no cataract procedure<br />
like customized bladeless<br />
laser cataract surgery for your<br />
eyes. Bladeless laser cataract surgery<br />
is a major advancement in<br />
cataract treatment, is FDA approved<br />
and embraced by top<br />
ophthalmologists in the U.S. and<br />
around the world. Armed with<br />
this knowledge, you can now separate<br />
what are myths from clear<br />
solid facts.<br />
In addition to producing precise<br />
cuts needed for surgery, the<br />
laser used in bladeless cataract<br />
surgery breaks up and softens the<br />
cloudy cataract so there is less<br />
ultrasound needed to remove<br />
the cataract. Less ultrasound<br />
translates into less energy used<br />
inside the eye and clearer corneas,<br />
which in turn helps producing<br />
better vision on the first day<br />
after the surgery. This becomes<br />
even more critical if you have a<br />
weak cornea or a small eye with<br />
a dense cataract.<br />
Bladeless laser cataract surgery<br />
is not only used to perform<br />
delicate incisions with high precision.<br />
More critical are the abilities<br />
of this technology to correct corneal<br />
astigmatism with the laser,<br />
perform the opening needed in<br />
the cloudy lens with reliability<br />
and precision and activating the<br />
same laser to soften the lens and<br />
facilitate its removal. This circular<br />
opening is one of the most<br />
challenging steps for a surgeon to<br />
perform with his hands and the<br />
laser makes this part precise and<br />
reproducible. The laser advanced<br />
bladeless precision and ability to<br />
correct astigmatism translates<br />
into outcomes that increase the<br />
likelihood of seeing well without<br />
glasses following cataract surgery.<br />
In fact, the femtosecond laser<br />
creates incisions in areas that will<br />
relax the cornea to reduce astigmatism<br />
and often decrease the<br />
dependence on glasses. When<br />
it comes to cataract surgery in<br />
<strong>2016</strong>, there are different choices<br />
and strategies to achieve the best<br />
outcome. Bladeless cataract surgery<br />
is all about aiming towards<br />
better precision, more safety and<br />
excellent outcomes. Is this the<br />
best choice for you? This can<br />
only be determined during a direct<br />
discussion between you and<br />
your surgeon.<br />
At Milford Franklin Eye Center,<br />
we use one of the 2 femtosecond<br />
lasers currently used by Mass<br />
Eye and Ear Infirmary. The<br />
same laser used by the best of<br />
the best. We also offer the laser<br />
procedure for free to all patients<br />
opting for a premium multifocal<br />
lens if they have astigmatism.<br />
No additional costs and no click<br />
fees. Now those are facts. Furthermore,<br />
we perform the procedure<br />
in a state-of-the-art center<br />
where 70 other Boston surgeons<br />
operate and over 2000 laser cataract<br />
procedures have already<br />
been performed. Dr. Kaldawy is<br />
very proud to have been among<br />
the first to bring to you the same<br />
excellent eye care provided by<br />
the best eye institutions around<br />
the world…and much closer to<br />
home.<br />
The top 5 eye hospitals in the<br />
country offer bladeless femtosecond<br />
laser cataract surgery....so<br />
do we. When reading about this<br />
technology, please remember:<br />
Every single one of<br />
us is here to keep<br />
you healthy.<br />
Welcoming patients in Franklin,<br />
<strong>Millis</strong>, and Framingham.<br />
There are myths and then there<br />
are facts. Now you know which<br />
is which.<br />
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