Blade-Free. Computer-Guided. Built for Precision.

Traditional cataract surgery is already one of the safest procedures in medicine. Laser cataract surgery makes it better. A femtosecond laser handles the most critical steps - corneal incision, lens fragmentation, and implant placement - with a level of accuracy no blade can replicate. The result is more precise correction of low levels of astigmatism, better lens centration, and better outcomes.

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Manual cataract surgery

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Laser cataract surgery

Advantages of Laser Cataract Surgery

Los Angeles Cataract Surgeons, Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura use the state-of-the-art Femtosecond laser for laser cataract surgery. It has been used for a decade in LASIK surgery and is now available for cataract surgery. According to Dr. Shamie, "Laser cataract surgery is like robotic surgery on other parts of the body. We can do precise, minimally invasive cataract surgery with the laser. A large cataract can be broken into tiny pieces with the laser and removed through an ultra-small incision."

Frequently Asked Laser Cataract Surgery Questions

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What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery?

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Why doesn't insurance cover laser cataract surgery?

Advantages of Laser Cataract Surgery Vs. Traditional (Manual) Method

Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura at the Los Angeles-based Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute are proud to offer some of the finest laser cataract surgery Los Angeles has to offer. Many cataract patients can expect the following benefits from their surgery:

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More Accurate Correction of Your Vision

Precise laser incisions allow better correction of astigmatism. Also, your lens implant is better centered, snugly fit, and less likely to shift during your healing. A perfectly centered lens means more accurate vision correction and better quality of vision.

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More Gentle Surgery

Less energy is used overall in laser cataract surgery because the laser helps break the cataract up. Lower energy used inside the eye better protects the fragile internal structures of the eye. The risk of damage to the delicate structure that surrounds the cataract, the capsular bag, is lower with laser cataract surgery. An undamaged capsular bag is important to support the new lens implant.

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Cataract Testimonials

Platinum hands and personality to match. 

An excellent experience and outcome. Most professional and attentive staff. The crowning jewel is Neda Shamie, a surgeon with platinum hands and personality to match!

— Steven M.

Left with 20/20 vision and a bright new world.

Dr. Shamie and staff perform miracles. I went in with cataracts and needing reading and distance glasses, and left with 20/20 vision and a bright new world. They were wonderful ...

Dr. Shamie and staff perform miracles. I went in with cataracts and needing reading and distance glasses, and left with 20/20 vision and a bright new world. They were wonderful — kind, efficient, and professional to the highest degree.                                                                                 

—Richard G.

Exceeded my expectations.

EXCEPTIONAL IN EVERY WAY! Having just completed both eyes having cataract and lens implant surgery with Dr. Hura, I can say without hesitation that the care, communications, and...

EXCEPTIONAL IN EVERY WAY! Having just completed both eyes having cataract and lens implant surgery with Dr. Hura, I can say without hesitation that the care, communications, and technical interventions exceeded my expectations. Dr. Hura and the entire team function as a wonderful, caring, cohesive unit. I cannot recall where I received such thorough and compassionate care.                                                                                        

—Kathleen H.

Dr. Hura even texted me after each surgery.

Everyone at Maloney-Shamie is awesome! I needed cataract surgery and I was extremely nervous about it. They all did their best to make me feel comfortable and well taken care of...

Everyone at Maloney-Shamie is awesome! I needed cataract surgery and I was extremely nervous about it. They all did their best to make me feel comfortable and well taken care of. Dr. Hura even texted me after each surgery to see how I was doing! I can't begin to explain the professionalism and competence of this team.                                                                                

—Donna D.

I feared I was going blind. Now I no longer need glasses or contacts.

I strongly recommend Dr. Hura for cataract surgery. I have macular degeneration in both eyes and my cataracts were making my vision so bad I feared I was going blind. Dr. Hura r...

I strongly recommend Dr. Hura for cataract surgery. I have macular degeneration in both eyes and my cataracts were making my vision so bad I feared I was going blind. Dr. Hura recently performed cataract surgeries on both my eyes, and the surgeries were so successful that after wearing glasses and contacts my whole life, I no longer need them. I am forever grateful.

—    Gary S.

Better than 20/20 — a level of clarity I haven't experienced in decades.

"I cannot recommend Dr. Shamie and her team highly enough for cataract correction and lens replacement surgery. As a younger patient (45 years old), I admittedly was nervous but...

"I cannot recommend Dr. Shamie and her team highly enough for cataract correction and lens replacement surgery. As a younger patient (45 years old), I admittedly was nervous but my experience was seamless, defined by thoughtful and professional care at every stage — from the initial preparation and surgical planning through the attentive aftercare.

I now have the ability to see clearly across all distances with vision better than 20/20 — a level of clarity I haven't experienced in decades. I am forever grateful for the skill and compassion Dr. Shamie brought to my case."

—Mike R.

Less than 10 minutes per eye. The results are truly amazing.

Dr. Hura is knowledgeable, highly skilled, and straightforward, which immediately put me at ease. My cataract procedure took less than 10 minutes per eye, and the results are tr...

Dr. Hura is knowledgeable, highly skilled, and straightforward, which immediately put me at ease. My cataract procedure took less than 10 minutes per eye, and the results are truly amazing. Dr. Hura is very thorough, efficient, and honest, and the support staff are outstanding. The whole process was seamless from first consultation to follow-up care.                                                                                     

—Brendan O.

A lesion that was missed by others — she found it and fixed it.

I was fearful at the thought of getting my cataracts done because of previous eye surgery many years ago. I found the office very calming and the staff friendly and knowledgeabl...

I was fearful at the thought of getting my cataracts done because of previous eye surgery many years ago. I found the office very calming and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Shamie discovered a lesion on my cornea that was missed by others and fixed the problem. Three weeks later my vision has improved dramatically. I highly recommend Dr. Shamie.                                                                                    

—Marci S.

She walked gingerly because she couldn't see — now she's walking tall.

Dr. Hura and the staff at Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute were professional and caring. My mom required special care and attention because she is 89 and has dementia. Dr. Hura p...

Dr. Hura and the staff at Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute were professional and caring. My mom required special care and attention because she is 89 and has dementia. Dr. Hura performed cataract surgery on both eyes and repaired her damaged vision. She walked gingerly before because she couldn't see — and now she's walking tall. He was wonderful with her in every way.                                                                                       

—Judy B.

It's like I am in my 20s again.

I cannot express enough how wonderful and talented Dr. Shamie is. Who would have thought that getting a cataract would be a life-changing event in a good way. My vision is now u...

I cannot express enough how wonderful and talented Dr. Shamie is. Who would have thought that getting a cataract would be a life-changing event in a good way. My vision is now unbelievable — it's like I am in my 20s again. The experience was incredibly easy and the book they provided was invaluable in setting expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Shamie.                                                                                  

—Carolyn P.

She treats each patient as if we were family.

Very professional yet very personal attention. I never felt rushed and my questions were always answered. The staff was friendly. I loved when I heard Dr. Shamie say in an onlin...

Very professional yet very personal attention. I never felt rushed and my questions were always answered. The staff was friendly. I loved when I heard Dr. Shamie say in an online video that she treats each patient as if we were family — I felt that especially when at the surgical center. She explained everything and made sure I was comfortable at every step.                                                                                     

—Cary N.

How Laser Cataract Surgery Works

Cataract surgery has several steps: making an incision in the cornea, breaking up the old, cloudy natural lens, removing the lens, and correctly placing the replacement lens. Laser Cataract Surgery uses the Femtosecond laser to do many of the steps currently performed by hand but is now bladeless, all computer-controlled and programmed by Dr. Neda Shamie or Dr. Hura.

Although modern cataract surgery is considered to be one of the safest and most successful procedures performed in medicine today, Laser Cataract Surgery improves the precision of many of the key surgical steps to provide even better outcomes and make Advanced Cataract Surgery at the Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute in Los Angeles even safer.

During the laser procedure, small incisions are made in the cornea of the eye with the laser. The laser is also used to break up the natural lens of the eye so it may be removed. The lens is then removed through the incisions and the procedure continues as the new intraocular lens is placed in the eye.

A Lens Implant Will Complete Your Vision Restoration

After your cataract surgery, there are many options for replacement lenses, and our Vision Correction Specialists will help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

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Light Adjustable Lens

The Light Adjustable Lens is the only lens implant whose power can be adjusted after surgery by shining a precise pattern of ultraviolet light on the lens. Everyone heals differently after surgery, so many people have vision that is good but not quite perfect with non-adjustable lenses. The Light Adjustable Lens can be adjusted to correct any remaining nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. The result is extraordinarily clear 20/20 vision in the great majority of patients. There is no need to undergo an additional surgical procedure like LASIK for perfect vision, but requires three to four extra visits to our office to adjust the lens power. UV protective glasses are recommended for the first month after surgery,  because ultraviolet light changes the lens power.

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Advanced Multifocal Lens

The multifocal lens is similar to bifocal or trifocal glasses, and can provide a very wide range of vision. You will generally have the ability to see far away and read without glasses. More than 90% of patients with these lens implants use glasses never or only occasionally. Multifocal lenses have some limitations. You will have mild halos around lights at night, although these are generally not bothersome. If you require perfect distance vision or vision for detailed close work, another implant may be a better choice for you. Multifocal lenses are best for motivated patients who have a strong enough desire to be spectacle-free to tolerate some mild halos at night.

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Small Aperture Lens

With advanced technology, the Small Aperture Lens offers clear, precise vision at all distances. The lens eliminates unfocused light that causes blurred vision and transmits only the focused light to the retina, resulting in sharp and clear objects and text at varying distances.

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Advanced Toric Lens

The toric lens implant is designed to correct larger amounts of astigmatism. The other lenses do not provide good vision in patients with high astigmatism. The toric lens offers excellent distance or close vision (but not both) in patients with high astigmatism.

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Advanced Extended Range Lens

The extended range lens falls in between the single focus lens and the multifocal lens. The extended range lens offers crisp distance vision day or night without the halos around lights one may have with the multifocal lens. It also offers excellent intermediate vision. This lens allows you to work on the computer, see the dashboard, or read large print held at arm’s length. The extended range lens is best for patients who want excellent, crisp distance vision and the ability to work on the computer without glasses, but are ok with reading glasses for up close.

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Cataracts are a natural part of aging — but blurry vision, faded color, and nighttime glare don't have to be. With today's advanced cataract surgery, Dr. Shamie and Dr. Hura can restore clear, vibrant vision and help you get back to the life you enjoy.
A comprehensive Cataract Consultation gives you the full picture: your lens options, the surgical approach, and a timeline that works for you. The decision is always yours.

We'd love to help you see clearly again. Visit us at our  Los Angeles or Pasadena practice to get started.

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