CATALYS Precision Laser System

The latest technology in laser cataract surgery is now available at Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center. The CATALYS® Precision Laser System replaces the use of manual blades for cataract surgery, providing a specialized procedure just for you.

Laser cataract surgery is a gentle process that’s planned precisely for your unique eye. The CATALYS® Precision Laser System personalizes your procedure with a 3-D blueprint of your eye, which helps account for every detail.

The Laser Difference:

• Applies just enough power to break cataracts apart for smooth removal.
• Tracks your eye through the procedure to help ensure precision.
• Easy preparation and procedure.
• Minimizes typical post-surgery redness and inflammation.

How does Cataract Surgery Work?

Inside your eye there is a natural lens that can gradually become yellow and cloudy. This loss of clarity is called a cataract and usually becomes noticeable after age 60. Because cataracts grow inside your natural lens, the only way to get rid of them is to remove the lens. Cataract surgery removes and replaces your natural lenses with an intraocular lens (IOL).

Before the procedure, the surgeon numbs the eyes with anesthetic eye drops. Once the eye is numb, the procedure can begin. The surgeon starts by creating a small incision in the cornea. This incision allows them to access the lens behind it. When they can reach the lens, the cataract is broken into tiny pieces, making it easier to remove. The pieces are removed with a light suction, the IOL is replaced, and the procedure is complete. The incision in the cornea heals on its own. There should be a dramatic improvement in vision within a few days.

What is Laser Cataract surgery?

Laser cataract surgery takes the cataract surgery to a new, more precise, and quicker level. Before the surgery begins, the surgeon uses a laser to take pictures of the eye. These images go into a computer program, which creates a three-dimensional map of the eye. The map then guides the surgeon through the procedure. The map guides the surgeon on the best location for the corneal incision and helps in placing the IOL in the eye. A different laser breaks the lens into smaller pieces. In traditional cataract surgery, ultrasound frequencies break the lens. A laser reduces the damage and inflammation to the eye, and reduces the recovery time.