To determine the safety of the Laser SoftFit™ patient interface by comparing intraoperative results with the contact interface of the LenSx® femtosecond laser platform (FSL).
Methods
In this nonrandomized, consecutive case series, 50 eyes underwent femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) using the LenSx® laser platform (group 1); FLACS was performed in another 50 eyes, using the Laser SoftFit™ patient interface (group 2). Intraoperative complications (corneal folds) and surgical results (incomplete and free capsulotomies, incomplete phacofragmentation, and unopened incisions) were compared.
Results
Corneal folds and incomplete capsulotomies were less common (p = 0.0001 for both) and free-floating capsulotomies were more frequent (p = 0.0001) with the Laser SoftFit™ patient interface. Incomplete phacofragmentation and unopened incision exhibited similar rates in both groups (p = 0.436 and 0.204, respectively).
Conclusions
Using the Laser SoftFit™ patient interface decreased the incidence of corneal folds, resulting in better capsulotomy outcomes during FLACS.
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