(FIGURE 1) Axial OCT of the anterior segment shows dense cataract extent beyond the laser treatment area. (Figure courtesy of Dr Ahmed Assaf)
(FIGURE 2) Nucleus cracking phase; ultrasound energy level utilised in the cataract pretreated by femto is similar to conventional phaco with quick chop technique (A & B). During quadrant removal phase, less ultrasound energy is utilised for cataract pretreated by femtosecond laser softening compared with the conventional phacoemulsification (D). (Figure courtesy of Dr Ahmed Assaf)
(FIGURE 3) Sextants-softened fragmentation pattern with Catalys. (Figure courtesy of Dr Ahmed Assaf)