Natural Lens Removal Technology

The INFINITI Vision System

For over 30 years, surgical systems have employed ultrasound to gently fragment and remove the natural lens during cataract surgery. Most Centres continue to use these systems for both cataract and lens replacement surgery. However, the natural non-cataract lens removed during lens replacement surgery is much softer than a cataract lens, requiring a gentler technology to remove it. The Infiniti Vision System using the Aqualase function provides that solution. It delivers a higher level of control and safety than earlier systems, enabling a more precise, gentle removal of your natural lenses.

This system has three modes available to Dr. Demong, depending upon the condition of the eye. For cataract surgery, he uses the Ultrasound function, the traditional mode. He may also use Neosonix technology. This adds sonic oscillation to ultrasound, a gentler approach, particularly valuable when the capsular bag is very fragile.

The approach most often used for Refractive Lens Exchange is called the Aqualase mode. Using fine micro-jets of fluid, the Aqualase, quickly and gently erodes the lens and washes it away without thermal trauma or mechanical disruption to surrounding tissues.

The system warms a sterile rinsing solution to body temperature and fills the space between the capsular bag and the lens with fluid to absorb vibration that may be created by the microjets. Fluid jets emulsify the lens particles that are gently vacuumed away to prepare the area for artificial lens insertion. There is minimal movement and the process typically takes less than a minute.

The system reduces your risk of complications and irritation within the eye, promotes a speedy recovery and most importantly, enhances the clarity of your vision upon recovery.

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