Methods and systems for combined sonic and laser applications for the eye

A laser-ultrasound system, comprising:

• a. an assembly, the assembly comprising:
• i. a therapeutic laser for providing a therapeutic laser beam along a laser beam path;
• ii. a phacoemulsification system for providing therapeutic ultrasonic energy;
• b. an arm attached to the assembly;
• i. the arm having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end is attached to the assembly;
• ii. wherein the proximal end has a laser delivery head;
• iii. wherein the arm contains a portion of the laser beam delivery path;
• iv. wherein the arm is configured for horizonal movement, whereby the arm is extendable from and retractable to the assembly;
• and wherein the arm contains a portion of an image path;
• c. wherein the assembly is configured to be located at an angle with respect to a patient position, wherein the angle is defined by a longitude axis of the arm and a patient axis;
• d. wherein the angle includes all angles within the range of 30° to 320°.