The Catalys Precision Laser System has been developed to deliver unparalleled precision during cataract surgery. The goal of the system is to improve the cataract procedure by replacing its least predictable and most technically demanding steps.
The Catalys procedure consists of four steps:
OptiMedica has designed features that optimize the precision, safety and control of all four steps of the procedure.
Two of the key features that were developed to help surgeons deliver predictability and quality of outcomes are:
Liquid Optics™ Interface
- A clear optical path for real-time video, OCT imaging, and laser treatment by:
- Filling in corneal surface irregularities with liquid
- Creating a wide field of view, enabling all cuts to be performed in a single dock
- A gentle dock for the patient by:
- Minimizing the rise in intraocular pressure, which is particularly important for older cataract patients
- Minimizing scleral contact of the interface with less redness of the eye after surgery
Integral Guidance™ (INTEGRated ALgorithms)
In the Catalys procedure, the ocular surfaces are visualized by a proprietary, integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system. The OCT is enhanced by sophisticated algorithms designed to ensure that the femtosecond laser pulses are delivered precisely to the intended location.
Steps in the Integral Guidance process
- Proprietary, 3D Fourier-domain OCT imaging system visualizes the ocular surfaces
- Algorithms process the image, automatically and accurately detect surfaces, and create safety zones
- The surgeon’s treatment plan is then customized, based on the patient’s ocular anatomy and the precise orientation of the eye
- After the surgeon confirms the customized treatment plan, the femtosecond laser is delivered precisely to the intended location, maintaining the safety zones
