A mains electricity (AC-powered) device assembly in which input energy is used to excite a glass/crystal rod to emit a high-power laser beam intended to cause a photodisruptive effect in the eye by forming a plasma and generating mechanical shock waves (microexplosions) that destroy tissue when highly focused (e.g., for cataract extraction, posterior capsulotomy). It typically includes a light source and controls/foot-switch and has a built-in slit lamp biomicroscope, or is coupled to a slit lamp or indirect ophthalmoscope by fixed mirrors. It does not include femtosecond pulsing, frequency doubling, or fundus imaging technology.