TLC Laser Eye Centers is excited to announce the first Laser Cataract
Surgeries to be performed in Canada, using an approved femtosecond
laser, will take place at TLC's Mississauga center on July 24, 2012. The
LenSx Laser is the first femtosecond laser approved by Health Canada for
use in cataract surgery.
LenSx Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery represents a big leap forward in
the evolution of cataract and implant surgery. It introduces a
blade-free approach to cataract surgery, similar to bladeless-LASIK
surgery. With this technology, a cool laser is used to create corneal
incisions unlike traditional cataract surgery which utilizes a diamond
blade.
Drs. Ike Ahmed and Dean Smith, Co-Medical Directors of TLC Laser Eye
Centers Mississauga, will be the first in Canada to perform Laser
Cataract Surgeries using a LenSx Laser.
"TLC has had a long history of innovation in refractive surgery," said
Dr. Smith. "The LenSx system will allow us to customize each procedure
with a greater degree of accuracy than was previously possible. This
translates into better clinical outcomes and happier patients."
"We're proud to be the first in Canada to be doing this," added Dr.
Ahmed.
George Neal, Chief Executive Officer for TLC had this to say about the
new technology, "As North America's leader in cataract and refractive
surgery services, TLC is proud to be the first to offer the technology
for Laser Cataract Surgery in Canada. Providing the latest technology is
just part of our mission to ensure that patients experience the safest
surgical procedures with the best visual outcomes possible.
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