Bergenfield, NJ – January 2025 – Leading eye surgeon Dr. Jefferey Dello Russo of New Jersey Eye Center and Dello Russo Laser Vision says technology is vastly improving cataract surgery and recovery. At the focal point of the advancements are new imaging techniques and artificial lenses which reduce post-surgical complications, such as glare sensitivity, contrast loss and light scattering). In addition, the technology leads to safer surgeries overall. “One of the most significant advancements in cataract surgery has been the reduction in incision size,” says Dr. Dello Russo. “With the introduction of phacoemulsification, incision sizes have decreased significantly. This has led to faster healing, reduced astigmatism, and improved visual outcomes.”
Technological advancements have played a crucial role in improving cataract surgery. In 2010, Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery was approved, according to Dr. Dello Russo. “The development of femtosecond laser technology has allowed for more precise incisions and lens fragmentation 8 ,” he says. “This laser-assisted cataract surgery has further reduced incision sizes, improved accuracy, and enhanced visual outcomes. Femto second laser-assisted cataract surgery can also soften more complex cataracts, requiring less ultrasound energy and pressure on the eye, and potentially decreasing complications,” explains Dr. Dello Russo.
According to the World Health Organization, cataract complications are the leading cause of blindness and responsible for more than half of the world’s cases. It is projected that by 2050, nearly 50 million Americans will develop vision loss and need corrective surgery.
