The ALLEGRETTO WAVE Excimer Laser, is the only laser developed specifically for custom LASIK by the Wavefront pioneer WaveLight Laser Technologie AG in Germany. The Allegretto Wave provides superior clinical results, with the speed and precision necessary to take advantage of the promise of Wavefront technology.
Expanding the possibilities of the refractive laser, the ALLEGRETTO WAVE incorporates features which ensure speed and precision in spherical , astigmatic and customized correction.
The ALLEGRETTO WAVE Excimer Laser brings new capabilities to the refractive surgeon, including the ability to correct higher order aberrations. The smaller diameter of the laser treatment beam combined with high-speed scanning capability allows for the correction of spherocylindrical refractive errors and higher order aberrations in a single step.
For more information about the Allegretto Wavelight Laser, visit the Allegretto website at: http://www.wavelight.com/
The Bausch & Lomb Technolas ® 217z Zyoptix™
You may know of the quality reputation of Bausch & Lomb. This company has been on the forefront of vision care for years and continues to push the filter with an excellent excimer laser.
The Bausch & Lomb Technolas ® 217z Zyoptix™ System for Personalized Laser Vision Correction is the world's leading excimer laser for personalized vision correction.
Its innovative "flying spot" technology produces an extremely smooth corneal surface.
For more information about the Lomb Technolas ® 217z Zyoptix™ System, visit the Baush & Lomb at: http://www.bausch.com/
Intralase (ALL-Laser LASIK)
The IntraLase, also known as Intralasik is a bladeless method for creating the corneal flap that is imperative to the LASIK procedure. Traditionally this flap was made with a microkeratome blade. With the IntraLase Method, LASIK is not only 100% blade-free, but safer than ever and able to provide more patients with vision that is 20/20 or better.
Intralase has some clear advantages and should be considered by each patient that is analyzing the LASIK procedure.
The IntraLase System essentially eliminates the need for a surgeon to use a blade. Instead, this computer-controlled laser technology works by using a laser to develop the much needed corneal flap. This system will move back and forth across the eye, forming a corneal flap. Once the flap has been created the surgeon lifts the flap and then performs the LASIK procedure using the excimer laser.
For more information about all laser LASIK, visit the Intralase website at: http://www.intralase.com/The LADARVision® system
The LADARVision® system, manufactured by Alcon is proven to deliver customized LASIK results, which traditional LASIK can't match . This system like the VISX Wavescan and the Bausch and Lomb Zyoptix utilizes the latest in wavefront technology
The system is comprised of three major components:
1. The The LADARVision® system wavefront system lets your doctor create a three-dimensional map of your unique visual distortions.
2. Powered by technology designed for NASA, the The LADARVision® system Eye Tracking device ensures accurate placement of thesmall spot laser beam
3. The The LADARVision® system excimer laser precisely removes targeted tissue and reshapes your cornea.
For more information about all the LADARVision® system, visit the LADAR website at: http://www.ladarvision.com
NIDEK's Excimer Laser EC-5000CX Series
This is also an excimer laser and is designed to reshape the cornea for PRK/LASIK to reduce or eliminate myopia/hyperopia with or without astigmatism, and PTK.
The features include an innovative scanning technology to realize a uniform ablated surface with the highest precision.
For more information about the NIDEK EC-5000CX Laser system, visit the NIDEK website at: http://www.usa.nidek.com
VISX STAR 4
The VISX STAR platform is a very well known and respected excimer laser system. The STAR S4 from VISX has taken that reputation to an even higher level. This most recent excimer laser system represents the most advanced laser technology platform available today. Integrating data collected by the WaveScan WaveFront System, the STAR S4 utilizes these exclusive VISX technologies to deliver precision custom ablations.
For more information about the VISX STAR 4 Laser system with CustomVue, visit the VISX website at: http://www.visx.com
Intacs
Intacs prescription inserts provide clear maintenance-free vision for individuals who are mildly nearsighted or for patients with Keratoconus, where contact lenses and glasses are no longer suitable.
Intacs inserts are clear, thin prescription inserts that gently reshape the curvature of the cornea so that light rays focus properly on the retina. The procedure for Intacs does not permanently cut or remove tissue from the central cornea and is reversible.
Intacs inserts cannot be felt, are no more visible than a contact lens and require no maintenance. With Intacs, many people actually see better than 20/20.
Intacs inserts are FDA approved and are supported by more than ten years of clinical studies. They can be removed or replaced if your vision changes.
