Dr. Arnaldo Espaillat says that the latest in laser technology is being used for cataract and refractive eye surgery in the Dominican Republic. He said that there is a need for more preventive education. The operations are carried out at the Instituto Espaillat Cabral. Dr. Espaillat says LenSx? Laser is used, the first femtosecond laser cleared for use in cataract surgery. The device brings image-guided computer precision to refractive cataract surgeons. He said that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, despite being curable if caught in time.