Capsulophacopuncture Laser

Laser capsulophacopuncture (from Latin capsula - capsule, Greek phakos - lentil, lens and Latin pungo, punctum - to prick) is a method of laser treatment of cataracts, in which microperforations of the lens capsule are made in order to soften it.

This minimally invasive procedure is performed using a special laser device. The ophthalmologist directs a laser beam at the lens capsule, which punctures it, creating many microscopic holes. This leads to softening of the capsule and facilitates its further removal along with the clouded lens.

Advantages of the method:

1. gentle effect on eye tissue;
2. reducing the risk of complications during cataract surgery;
3. reduction of the rehabilitation period.

Capsulophacopuncture is most often used in the initial stages of cataracts, as well as in patients with dense or immature cataracts. This allows surgical intervention to be postponed and the patient’s vision to be preserved for a longer period.

Capsulo-phaco-puncture/Laser capsulopuncture phacopuncture (from Latin pupilla, pupilli - pupil of the eye and French puncture (blood transfusion)) is a therapeutic and diagnostic operation, a type of phacoemulsification (cataract surgery), during which a probe is passed through a puncture and, if necessary, laser capsulotomy (scraping of the posterior capsule of the lens) is performed.