There has been quite a bit of publicity surrounding “laser assisted” or “bladeless” cataract surgery. In this video, I review the technique and give my professional opinion regarding its advantages, disadvantages, and cost-effectiveness.

The Latest Ophthalmic Technology Assessment (OTA) from the American Academy of Ophthalmology regarding Laser/Bladeless Cataract Surgery concludes there is no significant difference in patient outcomes between laser and standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery. The primary difference was that the laser method was less cost-effective.