[Emphasizing on the potential complications during femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery]

In recent years, the cataract surgery has been transformed from simple visual recovery surgery to refractive laser-assisted cataract surgery. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery just holds the promise and is the product of this certain tendency. Initial clinical studies have claimed that it provides superior outcomes with higher accuracy, predictability, safety and also it can efficiently reduce ocular manipulation and minimize injury to surrounding tissue. However, complications including severe ones associated with different periods of the surgery still can not be avoided as a learning curve exists and the unique characteristics of the devices and patients may further add to this condition, which should be emphasized. With the development of the techniques, optimization of certain parameters and popularization of the devices, it is important to choose clinical eligible patients and fully recognize as well as timely prevent those possible complications during femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, which may be necessary for the healthy development of this innovative technique.