During cataract surgery, the eye’s cloudy lens is replaced by a clear synthetic lens. Through two microscopic incisions, the anterior capsule of the lens is opened 360 degrees, the cloudy contents softened and removed and a new lens placed within the capsular bag. Pre-existing astigmatism may be addressed by partial thickness arcuate incisions into the cornea, the covering over the eye.
This can all be done manually using the surgeon’s skill and expertise. A better option is to have much of the process performed by a computer-controlled femtosecond laser, including the incisions, the opening of the capsule, the lens softening and pre-existing astigmatism correction. This provides a level of safety and accuracy that just cannot be duplicated by hand.
Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.