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What is the role of femtosecond laser–assisted techniques in pediatric cataracts?

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Ophthalmology · University of Colorado

Theoretically, FLACS would be a great tool for pediatric cataracts because the anterior capsule in children is elastic and can be quite unpredictable, making the capsulorhexis step one of the most challenging in the procedure. FLACS would potentially minimize the complication rate in this step. Pati...

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