Advanced Cataract Technology · Cedar Park & Austin, TX
LenSx® Laser: A New Class of Cataract Procedure
The first femtosecond laser approved by the FDA for use in cataract surgery — bringing computer-guided accuracy, precision, and a new level of reproducibility to refractive cataract surgery.
About LenSx®
What Is the LenSx Laser?
The LenSx® Laser, the first femtosecond laser approved by the FDA for use in cataract surgery, brings computer-guided accuracy, precision, and a new level of reproducibility to refractive cataract surgery. From inception, the LenSx® Laser has shown measurable improvements regardless of how accurate manual procedures may have seemed in the past.
The LenSx® Laser provides incredible accuracy and reproducibility while performing anterior capsulotomy, lens fragmentation, and corneal incisions. In certain cases, the laser can also be used to reduce small levels of astigmatism, producing even better cataract surgery vision outcomes.
Step by Step
How the LenSx System Works
Step 1: 3D Eye Mapping
The LenSx system uses integrated OCT imaging to create a 3D map of your eye — measuring the lens depth, curvature, and position with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Step 2: Laser-Created Incisions
The femtosecond laser creates precise corneal incisions at the exact location, depth, and architecture specified by your surgeon's treatment plan.
Step 3: Capsulotomy
The laser creates a perfectly circular opening in the lens capsule (capsulotomy) — a critical step that manual surgery can only approximate. A more precise capsulotomy improves IOL centering.
Step 4: Lens Fragmentation
The laser pre-softens and fragments the cataractous lens into tiny pieces, reducing the amount of ultrasound energy (phacoemulsification) needed to remove it — which means less stress on the corneal endothelium.
Step 5: IOL Implantation
The fragmented lens pieces are gently aspirated, and your premium intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted and centered within the precise capsulotomy opening.
Advantages
Benefits of LenSx® Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Greater Precision
Laser-created incisions are 10x more accurate than manual blade incisions, improving predictability and reducing the chance of complications.
Reduced Ultrasound Energy
Pre-softening the lens with the laser means less phacoemulsification energy is needed — protecting the corneal endothelium and supporting faster healing.
Better IOL Positioning
A perfectly circular, precisely sized capsulotomy allows the IOL to center more reliably, improving refractive outcomes — especially important with premium multifocal or toric lenses.
Faster Visual Recovery
Patients treated with LenSx® often report faster visual recovery and less post-operative inflammation compared to traditional cataract surgery.
At Our Practice
LenSx® at Restivo Laser Vision
Dr. Vincent A. Restivo uses the LenSx® laser system for laser-assisted cataract surgery at our Cedar Park facility. Combined with a range of premium IOL options — including extended depth of focus, multifocal, and toric lenses — LenSx® enables our patients to achieve the best possible visual outcomes after cataract removal.
Learn About Laser Cataract Surgery
Schedule a cataract evaluation at Restivo Laser Vision and learn whether laser-assisted surgery with LenSx® is right for you.