What is a “Cataract Refractive Suite” and what additional benefits does it offer over only femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery?

It is a platform where multiple innovations and advanced technologies come together to provide unparalleled precision and safety to further improve the outcomes of cataract surgery. It consists of the following components: 1) the VERION^TM Image Guided System, 2) the LenSx^® Femtosecond Laser System, 3) the LuxOR^TM LX3 operating microscope and, 4) the Centurion^® Vision System for phacoemulsification.

The VERION^TM Image Guided System captures a high resolution image of the patient’s eye which is transferred to the operating microscope. This image is superimposed on the surgeons view. It thereby provides automated incision positioning, guidance for making the opening in the lens capsule, as well as centration and alignment guidance for multifocal and toric IOLs.

The LenSx^® Femtosecond Laser System performs the laser assisted steps of cataract surgery and includes corneal incision(s), lens capsule opening (capsulotomy), and lens fragmentation as previously described. The precision and accuracy of these steps of cataract surgery has now been further improved upon by the VERION Image Guided System. The image of the patient’s eye captured by the VERION can be directly fed into the LenSx Femtosecond laser to bring about a significant level of precision, accuracy and predictability to bladeless laser assisted cataract surgery.

The LuxOR^TM LX3 operating microscope is a top-of-the-line surgical microscope with superior illumination and depth of focus. It allows the surgeon to safely and efficiently perform all steps of cataract surgery with great ease and comfort. It allows the patients eye image as captured by the VERION to be superimposed in the surgeons view, thereby guiding incision creation, capsulotomy and precise alignment of Toric IOLs and perfect centration of Multifocal IOLs.

The Centurion^® Vision System for phacoemulsification is a state-of-the-art machine for performing microincision cataract surgery. It has a unique mechanism called “Active Fluidics^TM” technology which detects and instantaneously responds to changes in intraocular pressure (eye pressure) during surgery. This system provides unparalled safety by creating a stable environment with a consistent eye pressure throughout cataract surgery.

Combining all these technologies provides multiple benefits to the patient. It translates to safer and more precise surgery, early visual recovery and less chances of dependence on glasses.