Can cataracts be treated with laser

Cataracts can be treated with laser surgery. Cataract laser treatment refers to the use of femtosecond laser instead of the traditional scalpel, with the assistance of computer imaging system to complete the surgical treatment. It avoids the error of manual operation, realizes from manual to automation and knife-free, and has more accurate, minimally invasive, safe and fast surgical effect. Meanwhile, cataract laser treatment also has disadvantages, such as iris hemorrhage, vitreous damage, transient elevation of intraocular pressure and other complications, but it is relatively controllable and can be gradually relieved. Cataract laser treatment is more suitable for some complicated cataracts, such as lens subluxation, expansion cataract, sclerotic cataract, combined with low corneal endothelial cell density or combined with shallow anterior chamber cataract. In general, laser treatment has a higher success rate. Cataracts can be treated with laser, but you should weigh the pros and cons of the treatment with your own situation, consult your doctor and choose the appropriate treatment for cataracts under the doctor’s advice.