Introducing Robotic SLACS™

What is Robotic SLACS™? The Next Generation of FLACS

Robotic SLACS™ (Sterile Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery) represents the next generation in laser cataract surgery, advancing beyond traditional Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS). This cutting-edge procedure integrates robotic precision with femtosecond laser technology to automate critical surgical steps with unparalleled accuracy.

By combining sophisticated imaging, computer guidance, and robotic control, Robotic SLACS™ enhances the surgeon's ability to deliver highly predictable and customized outcomes, particularly when addressing astigmatism and utilizing personalized Intraocular Lens (IOL) options.

How Robotic SLACS™ Enhances Cataract Surgery

The robotic system, guided by advanced imaging, directs the femtosecond laser in a SLACS™ procedure to perform the following steps with exceptional, robotically-controlled precision:

• Robotic Corneal Incisions: Creates precise, multi-plane, self-sealing incisions in the cornea.
• Robotic Capsulotomy: Executes a perfectly centered and circular opening in the lens capsule, critical for optimal IOL positioning and stability.
• Robotic Lens Fragmentation: Softens and breaks up the cataract using optimized laser patterns, allowing for gentler removal with minimal energy.
• Robotic Astigmatism Correction: Creates precise Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRIs) or intrastromal corneal incisions, expanding the surgeon's options for effectively managing astigmatism during the primary procedure.

Key Advantages of Robotic SLACS™

Robotic SLACS™ builds upon the benefits of traditional FLACS, offering significant advantages:

• Robotic Precision: Sub-micron accuracy for highly predictable and reproducible results.
• Optimized IOL Outcomes: Perfect capsulotomy enhances the performance and stability of personalized IOLs (multifocal, toric, EDOF), improving visual outcomes.
• Expanded Astigmatism Correction: Provides surgeons with more precise tools and options to address astigmatism effectively.
• Gentler, Efficient Surgery: Reduced phacoemulsification energy potentially leads to less inflammation and quicker visual recovery.
• Highly Customized Treatment: Tailored precisely to each patient's unique ocular anatomy using advanced imaging and planning.

Robotic SLACS™ represents the forefront of laser cataract surgery, empowering surgeons to achieve superior results, especially for patients seeking freedom from glasses or correction of astigmatism.

Is Robotic SLACS™ Right for You?

Robotic SLACS™ is an excellent option for patients seeking the highest level of precision and customization in their cataract surgery. It is particularly beneficial for those receiving premium IOLs designed to reduce dependence on glasses, or those requiring precise astigmatism correction. Discuss with your ophthalmologist if this next-generation procedure aligns with your visual goals.