Short answer
CATALYS is Johnson & Johnson's femtosecond cataract laser — live OCT guides capsulotomy and fragmentation before phaco. Patients considering premium IOLs may benefit from precise capsular openings; not every cataract requires femto assistance.
What is this system?
CATALYS integrates 3D imaging with femtosecond delivery for lens capsule and nuclear treatment planning.
Where it fits in cataract or RLE surgery
Front-end step of FLACS — surgeon still performs phaco, IOL insertion, and complication management.
Clinical benefits vs manual steps
- ✓Live OCT guidance — visualises anterior segment during planning.
- •Customisable capsulotomy — diameter and centration control.
- •Reduced phaco time in selected dense nuclei.
How it pairs with premium IOLs
Pairs with J&J IOLs like Symfony / Odyssey and diagnostic biometry.
Procedures that use this platform
Technology serves the procedure — your surgeon assigns platform after scans, not before enquiry. These are the treatment pages where this device typically appears in your written plan.
Related conditions: Cataracts, Presbyopia
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