If you have any questions about it, discuss them with your doctor before you agree to the. Postoperative uncorrected visual acuity vs preoperative best corrected visual acuity with the wavelight refractive suite. We were one of the first vision centers in the nation to implement bladefree lasik as part of our laser vision treatment process, and now dr. The alconwavelight refractive suite alcon laboratories, fort worth, tx was used for all femtosecondassistedlasikprocedures. Oct 29, 2012 alcons wavelight refractive suite comprising wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser and wavelight ex500 excimer laser lasek prk teprk.
Topographyguided custom photorefractive keratectomy for. The wavelight refractive suite gives our surgeon more control, resulting in maximum vision customization. Kezirian is a partner in surgivision refractive consultants, llc, which runs the united states clinical trials for the wavelight allegretto wave excimer laser system. Lasik eye surgery technology wavelight refractive suite. The worlds fastest platform, combining a 500 hz excimer laser and a 200 khz femtosecond laser. In clinical practice, we used the combined wavelight refractive surgery. Bladeless lasik with the alcon wavelight refractive suite the center is able to provide top notch refractive surgery by top notch doctors along with exemplary service that only medical city can give. Laser refractive technologies continue to evolve and raise the standards for corneal surgery. New lasik technology featured with the first wavelight. Wavefront lasers compared allegretto wavelight lasik. Jul 05, 2012 recently, refractive surgeons were given a new excimer option with the food and drug administration approval of the alconwavelight ex500 laser, which brings some new features and increased speed to the table. Wavelight refractive suite georgia center for sight.
There are many advantages to the wavelight refractive suite, but the most important benefit of this superior technology is the improved quality of vision. Integrating new technology into a practice for optimal outcomes 20 ascrsasoa san francisco show daily supplement this show daily supplement is sponsored by alcon. Give your patients the custom treatments they deserve while helping optimize your practices workflow with the wavelight refractive suite. Custom lasik with the wavelight refractive suite youtube. The wavelight ex500 excimer laser is the only excimer laser. Treatment of moderatetohigh hyperopia with the wavelight. The information contained on, including text, graphics, images, and interactive activities, is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Only practitioners who are experienced in the medical mangement and surgical treatment of the cornea. This precise level of measurement and treatment can enable you to achieve the full potential of your vision. Alcon introduces enhanced wavelight refractive suite. Custom lasik with the wavelight refractive suite damien gatinel. In addition to delivering the fastest total refractive procedure in the u.
Refractive errors altoona vision disorders brookville. The wavelight refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the u. A new laser refractive platform, the wavelight refractive suite alcon laboratories. Lasik surgeons at the eye institute of utah integrate the worlds fastest refractive surgery platform in the u. The combined alconwavelight refractive surgery laser platform comprising the fs200 femtosecond laser, 18 the ex500 excimer laser, and a series of diagnostic networked devices that constitute the refractive suite including vario placido topography, oculyzer ii scheimpflug topometry imaging, and tscherning wavefront system were used. Wavelight refractive suite the finest technology for superior visual results. Arthur cummings, consultant eye surgeon wellington eye clinic. Eye surgeons at gordon schanzlin new vision institute institute integrate the worlds fastest excimer and femtosecond lasers today. Victoria eye center continues to raise the standard for safety and precision in vision correction by researching and implementing the very best bladefree lasik methods. Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the data given in this documentation are accurate, the information, figures, illustration, tables, specifications and schematics contained herein are. Real time bilateral lasik surgery with the refractive suite from alcon wavelight consisting fs200 and ex500 dr. The new platform provides a modernized user interface and extended equipment color options apart from offering a total and quick refractive procedure in the us. The wavelight refractive suite these are two important steps to lasik eye surgery.
It shows with diagrams and photo simulations how aspherical corneas create sharper images and improve the quality of vision for laser vision patients. Alcon unveils enhancements to wavelight refractive suite. Alcon introduces contoura vision as first personalized lasik. Real time bilateral lasik surgery with the refractive. Longterm bladeless lasik outcomes with the fs200 femtosecond. With alcon refractive suite lasik, we can accurately and safely reshape the cornea of your eye to perfectly correct your vision.
Technical aspects of the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser. May 15, 2014 new lasik technology featured with the first wavelight refractive suite in utah. To demonstrate the feasibility and technical features of the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser wavelight gmbh in refractive and corneal laser surgery. Wavelight fs200 and wavelight ex500 are registered trademarks of wavelight gmbh. The moran eye centers the moran eye center refractive surgeons. For a quick refresher pertaining to specific aspects of the wavelight refractive suite, click on the videos below. Information for patients considering photorefractive. Refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the us. The two lasers communicate freely with each other, and this refractive suite is currently being trialed in a network with the wavelight allegro diagnostic devices the topolyzer, oculyzer, wavefront analyzer, and optical. It represents a true step forward in refractive laser technology, bringing together two upgraded lasers in.
Find a material safety data sheet msds for an alcon product. Alcon introduces contoura vision as first personalized. In step one, a microthin flap of tissue is created on the cornea. Alcon introduces enhanced wavelight refractive suite to optimize the patient and surgeon lasik experience improved graphical user interface offers surgeons an intuitive, efficient workflow. Helps streamline surgical planning and data transfer. The lasik center at the medical city, 2nd floor podium bldg. This information pertains to all wavelight excimer laser systems, including the wavelight allegretto wave, the allegretto wave eyeq, and the wavelight ex500 caution. Fs200, adds the swivel bed for patient comfort and ends with. S the wavelight ex500 excimer laser is the only excimer laser to operate at 500 hz, with an average treatment time of approximately 1. Wavelight refractive suitelasik university of utah health. He specializes in advanced vision correction surgery lasik, prk and all types of intraocular lens surgery and cornea transplantation. With wavelight refractive technology, your doctor is performing a laser vision correction designed to work with your eyes unique attributes. Although the wavelight refractive suite is the market leader used in 65 percent of lasik procedures performed in the u. Heres a look at the new laser and how it might fit into a refractive practice.
Alcon launches new planning software and patient interface. Waring iv, md umes have increased, particularly in fastest commercially available ex the target population of generation cimer laser in the u. And since everyone is unique, why wouldnt your eyes be as unique as you are. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play. The recording includes the programmation of custom lasik elliptical flaps and lasik realization recorded simultaneously with 2. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning software. The myopic ablation was accomplished by the ex500 excimer laser alconwavelight. This technology starts with the fastest femtosecond laser available in the us, the wavelight. Thanks to innovations in excimer and femtosecond laser technology, the wavelight refractive suite boasts the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Refractive surgery wavelight refractive suite wavelight fs 200 figure 1 produced by the alcon laboratories inc fortworth, texas is fda approved and commercially available since 2010 and has the following features. Retrospective analysis of the postoperative changes in. We conduct thorough eye measurements before your surgery to ensure accuracy, and use only technologies and techniques that have produced the best results over time, like the wavelight refractive suite. Alcon recently launched two additions to its wavelight refractive suite to further support lasik surgery performance and results.
The alcon refractive suite lasik technique is truly the culmination of decades of research and progress within the field of laser and refractive eye surgery. Femtosecond laser infrared laser that can divide corneal tissue without heat or impact to the surrounding cornea. This is the governmental agency that approves medical technology for use in the u. The networking of diagnostic devices increases ease and safety when both the femtosecond and the excimer lasers are used. Accessgudid wavelight refractive suite 00380659906060 allegro analyzer. The wavelight refractive suite is the latest technology available for laser vision correction surgeries such as lasik and prk. The new laser suite integrates the fastest laser technology available in the united states to provide patients with better and more predictable outcomes. Wavelight refractive suite the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Precise and rapid treatments better patient outcomes. The refractive suite is made up of two lasers to complete the lasik procedure. Wavelight ex500 patient information booklet keamy eye. This represents the most advanced stateoftheart technology available anywhere in the united states. The refractive suite operates on its own ethernet network and allows.
The software and hardware enhancements to the wavelight refractive suite are designed to offer surgeons and patients a more comfortable and efficient lasik experience. Topographyguided custom photorefractive keratectomy for myopia in primary eyes with the wavelight ex500 platform. The phorcides analytic engine diagnostic software, designed to help analyze. Prabha eye clinic has the state of the art femtosecond laser machine providing safety, precision and accuracy. Alcon wavelight ex500 laser excimer model information. Alcon introduces enhanced wavelight refractive suite to. The wavelight refractive suite consists of the worlds fastest and most precise combination of lasers available enabling dr. A prospective, randomized, fellow eye comparison of wavelight. Thanks to innovations in excimer and femtosecond laser technology, the wavelight refractive suite boasts the.
Alcons wavelight refractive suite comprising wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser and wavelight ex500 excimer laser lasek prk teprk. Helps the surgeon provide consistent refractive patient outcomes. Our technology victoria eye center hallettsville, texas. The longterm clinical results with the alcon wavelight refractive suite show impressive refractive outcome, predictability, and stability. The wavelight ex500 excimer laser system is capable of wavefrontguided ablations. Built for speed and superb outcomes the wavelight refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the us. Alcon will also present new research findings in glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgical. San diego eye surgeons introduce the wavelight refractive suite. Patients are encouraged to call to make an appointment to determine if they are a candidate for laser vision correction with the wavelight allegretto wave excimer laser. Due to the small spot diameter used in the allegretto wave eyeq, the excimer laser beam source is compact with low laser gas volume and minimal laser gas consumption. Willing and able to attend postoperative examinations per protocol schedule. Lasik technology at the eye institute of utah wavelight refractive suite.
This content is intended for health care professionals and providers only. Laser vision can improve your vision, learn about some of the refractive errors and contact the team at laurel eye clinic to find out if you are a candidate for lasik surgery. In step two, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea. Safety, efficacy, and long term stability are also remarkable. As part of our commitment to providing patients with the best care and outcomes available, the moran eye center now offers the wavelight refractive suite. This monograph features the latest data from clinical studies involving the wavelight refractive suite, which encompasses the wavelight ex500 excimer laser, the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser, and several wavelight diagnostic instruments. Fort worth, texas, october 2, 2018 alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of novartis, today unveiled software and hardware enhancements to the wavelight refractive suite designed to provide surgeons and patients a more comfortable and efficient lasik experience. The allegretto wave eyeq excimer laser system 400 hz uses a small laser beam to reshape the cornea and treat refractive vision problems, such as. Basel, november 15, 2015 alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of novartis, will introduce contoura vision, the latest advancement in its wavelight refractive portfolio during the annual meeting of the american academy of ophthalmology aao in las vegas, november 1417, 2015. Feb 21, 20 the longterm clinical results with the alcon wavelight refractive suite show impressive refractive outcome, predictability, and stability. Consider lasik with wavelight georgia center for sight. Wavelight refractive suite davis eye center is the first center in ohio and the 12th in the united states to utilize the wavelight refractive suite for its laser vision correction patients. The new laser suite integrates the fastest laser technology available in the united states to provide patients with better and more predictable.
Wavelight refractive suite is one of two full suites in the country that is entirely bladeless and provides a platform to fully customize your vision to your eye. Explore the new standard in anterior chamber stability with active fluidics phacoemulsification technology in the centurion vision system at. Wavelight refractive suite is a registered trademark of. Alcon to bring imageguided biometry to the cataract refractive.
The ex500 is also designed in such a way that it fits into a refractive suite of lasers and diagnostic instruments made by alcon wavelight. Pdf outcomes after topographybased lasik and lasek with. Topographyguided lasik versus small incision lenticule. The wavelight ex500 laser is part of an overall refractive suite that includes both the excimer and a femtosecond laser. The phorcides analytic engine diagnostic software, designed to help analyze and confirm the topographic treatment for an eye in contoura vision, allows surgeons to calculate the optimal sphere and cylinder treatment. This advanced system provides the worlds fastest and most precise lasik experience.
Wavelight refractive suite fastest refractive surgery platform. Supplement to novemberdecember 2012 sponsored by alcon. The most interesting thing about the new device, in my opinion, is the connectivity features, dr. Sep 20, 2011 to compare outcomes in visual acuity, refractive error, higherorder aberrations hoas, contrast sensitivity, and dry eye in patients undergoing laser in situ keratomileusis lasik using wavefront wf guided visx customvue and wf optimized wavelight. The lensx laser is part of the cataract refractive suite by alcon, the worlds first and only complete cataract refractive suite, which offers alcons most advanced technologies to assist in every phase of the procedure. Swiveling patient bed for wavelight refractive suite. The suite features the wavelight ex500 excimer laser, the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser, and a swiveling patient bed. Wavelight intralase blade free lasik technology salt lake.
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