Helm Vision Center

A Q&A with Dr. Craig J. Romero Helm

Q: Dr. Helm, would you explain the difference between traditional cataract surger y and laser cataract surger y?

Dr. Helm: Traditional cataract surgery involves the use of metal or diamond blades to make incisions through the cornea to access the cataract. A puncture is then made in the front side of the capsule that surrounds the cataract and forceps are used to tear a circular opening through which an ultrasound probe is passed and used to break up the cataract. Generally, in experienced