A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear natural lens that is present inside the eye. Cataract formation in most instances is a normal expected aging process. It can, however, be accelerated by certain medications, medical problems, or eye injuries. We consider cataracts to be a problem when they interfere with vision.
Cataract Symptoms
Cataracts will cause a number of symptoms including bothersome glare and blurred vision, difficulty reading words or sports scores on television, and halos around lights. Glare at night can make driving extremely difficult and dangerous. Cataract formation can also cause difficulty reading fine print.
What is the CATALYS Laser?
The CATALYS® Precision Laser System by Abbott Medical Optics/Johnson & Johnson is one of the most advanced laser systems for cataract surgery. Using the CATALYS System, surgeons are able to perform all incisions in more precise form, size, and position. The laser performs micrometer precise cuts as if it were operating with an invisible blade and facilitates gentle removal of the clouded lens.
Great precision
The CATALYS® Laser enables exact incisions to one tenth of a micrometer. In comparison: a human hair is 85 micrometers wide on average.
Safety and tissue preservation
The advanced 3D imaging and highly developed software of the CATALYS® System guarantees that the laser impulse will only be delivered to the designated treatment area, thereby protecting the surrounding tissue.
Individual customization
The anatomy of a human eye shares the same main features and yet, all eyes vary in size, depth and curvature. Using highly developed software, the CATALYS® System creates a detailed 3D image of the patient’s eye so that an individually tailored treatment plan, based on the specific anatomical features, can be created.
Speed and comfort
Every treatment is planned individually, which helps increase precision and minimize the duration of the procedure. In a unique and gentle way, the system docks onto the eye thereby maintaining it in the same position and maximizes patient comfort
Excellent intraocular lens positioning
The procedural precision with CATALYS® Laser helps surgeons accurately position the intraocular lens. This lens tilt and decentration, given a more consistent outcome.