Can Laser Eye Surgery be Used to Treat Cataracts?
November 23rd, 2007 by admin
Depending on the type of laser, and the procedure, yes, a laser may be used as part of cataract surgery. That said, when people refer to laser eye surgery, they usually mean the protocols that correct other kinds of visual problems. As an example, if you are nearsighted, you could go for laser eye surgery. While cataract surgery is a medically necessary procedure, most other forms of laser eye surgery are considered cosmetic.