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

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In pediatric cataract surgery, do you believe that femtosecond laser–assisted techniques can meaningfully reduce the risk of posterior capsule opacification and improve IOL centration?

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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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