Long-term results confirm safety and efficacy of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) with corneal arcuate incisions is a safe and effective long-term solution for correcting corneal astigmatism, providing stable results for up to 4 years with no reported complications, according to a study.
Researchers analyzed follow-up data from 34 eyes, with assessments conducted up to five years post-surgery.
Overall, 91.2% of eyes achieved a postoperative refraction spherical equivalent within ±0.50D at 3 months, with all eyes within ±1.0D. Preoperative corneal astigmatism averaged 1.63D but was significantly reduced to 0.53D by the third month and remained stable for five years. Although surgically induced astigmatism suggested slight under-correction (1.09D), no complications were reported.
Reference
Pham TMK, Nguyen XH, Pham TTT, et al. Five Years Follow-Up Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery on Patients with Preexisting Corneal Astigmatism. Int Med Case Rep J. 2025;18:373-379. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S506198. PMID: 40129561; PMCID: PMC11932028.
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