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FS Lasers Explored for Presbyopia Treatment

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A femtosecond laser-based method for treating presbyopia — farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye — could eventually eliminate a patient's need for reading glasses. A virtual model of the technique — called femtosecond- or fs-lentotomy — is being developed to simulate the surgery, in which the eye’s crystalline lens is made flexible again by performing microcuts with an fs laser. Femtosecond laser applying microcuts in the lens in a stretcher. Courtesy of LZH. Researchers from the nonprofit research institute Laser Zentrum...Read full article

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    Published: February 2016
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    presbyopia
    A state in which the human eye has very little or no power of accommodation. A common and normal condition in the eyes of those age 50 and older.
    ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eyes and visual system. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders and diseases. They are trained to provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical, and optical interventions. Key areas within ophthalmology include: General eye care: Ophthalmologists perform routine eye examinations to assess visual acuity,...
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