Laser precision may tame tricky cataract surgeries

This study tested a special laser to create a precise opening in the lens capsule during cataract surgery for people with swollen (intumescent) cataracts. The goal was to see if the laser could make the procedure safer and more accurate than the standard manual method. Twenty-four patients with good pupil dilation took part, and researchers measured how well the laser-created opening matched the intended size and how often the tear extended beyond the planned area.