The allegretto wave tm laser system consists of the laser console, which includes the laser and all control systems necessary for the surgeon to perform wavefrontguided lasik, such as control panels, monitors and a microscope. The longterm clinical results with the alconwavelight refractive suite show impressive refractive outcome, predictability, and stability. The wavelight refractive suite consisting of the femtosecond laser fs200 and excimer laser ex500 is the newest integrated refractive surgical platform available and can. This technology starts with the fastest femtosecond laser available in the us, the wavelight. Pdf outcomes after topographybased lasik and lasek with. Wavelight refractive suite the finest technology for superior visual results. Lasik technology at the eye institute of utah wavelight refractive suite. Summary of safety and effectiveness data, wavelight allegretto wave. The longterm clinical results with the alcon wavelight refractive suite show impressive refractive outcome. These images are created by default during the refractive procedure and stored in the system software, and are available for documentation. Wavefrontoptimized treatments contain both conventional and custom features and are only available on the wavelight allegretto laser. It was by far the fastest and most precise vision correction laser available to date and was the first generation of excimer laser to perform wavefrontoptimized.
Willing and able to attend postoperative examinations per protocol schedule. Wavelight draft allegretto wave t m scanning spot lasik laser system patient information booklet facts you need to know about lasik laser treatment laser assisted insitu keratomileusis information for patients considering lasik surgery for the elimination or reduction of. This laser offers the worlds fastest flap creation times, with standard flap. While analyzing astigmatism, the difference from subjective manifest refraction was 0. 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. Custom lasik with the wavelight refractive suite youtube. Download a pdf copy today by clicking the download. This multicenter, prospective, singlearm study evaluated. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel lasik flap patient. The wavelight refractive suite is the latest technology available for laser vision correction surgeries such as lasik and prk. Intraoperative images were collected from the applanated corneas using the alconwavelight refractive suite wavenet documentation software.
Journal of refractive surgery volume 22 april 2006. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning. The proprietary wavefront optimized treatment considers the unique curvature of the eye, preserving quality of vision and addressing the spherical distortions that. The logic behind wavefrontoptimized treatments requires a detailed explanation. It measures the complete optics of the eye and calculates the individual wavefront aberrations. The networking of diagnostic devices increases ease and safety when both the femtosecond and the excimer lasers are used. Technical aspects of the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser. Integrating new technology into a practice for optimal outcomes 20 ascrsasoa san francisco show daily supplement this show daily supplement is sponsored by alcon.
Wavelight intralase blade free lasik technology salt lake. The worlds fastest platform, combining a 500 hz excimer laser and a 200 khz femtosecond laser. Wavelight refractive suitelasik university of utah health. Pdf to evaluate postoperative ucva compared to preoperative bcva with lasik. European society of cataract and refractive surgeons annual meeting. Longterm bladeless lasik outcomes with the fs200 femtosecond. Wavelight refractive suite the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Visual acuity, refraction, astigmatism and axis of astigmatism were observed during each visit. Precise and rapid treatments better patient outcomes. New lasik technology featured with the first wavelight. 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. Federal usa law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician. Topographyguided treatment of irregular astigmatism laserfocus. Comparison of efficacy, safety, and predictability of laser in situ keratomileusis using two laser suites.
Full text comparison of efficacy, safety, and predictability of laser in. Wavelight refractive suite georgia center for sight. Wavefront lasers compared allegretto wavelight lasik. Prospective evaluation of outcomes in patients undergoing. Comparisons of wavefront refraction, autorefraction, and. This compares with the preoperative refractive astigmatism of. In some of the initial fda trials of the conventional excimer laser nidek ec5000. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning software and. Fs200 femtosecond laser lasik flap digital analysis. There is currently a debate in the refractive community as to whether or not wavefront optimized lasik creates the same visual performance as wavefront guided.
Comparison of pre and postoperative refractive astigmatism in diopter d between allegretto wave. Request pdf technical aspects of the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser. It is an ad vanced form of lasik and can be a valuable tool for any surgeon looking to expand his or her refractive practice. Alcon introduces enhanced wavelight refractive suite to. The longterm clinical results with the alconwavelight refractive suite show impressive refractive outcome. The wavelight refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the u. The new laser suite integrates the fastest laser technology available in the united states to provide patients with better and more predictable outcomes. As such, surgeons want to be able to offer the best visual results in the most reliable manner. The phorcides analytic engine diagnostic software, designed to help analyze. Download artwork templates wavelight 5 flat package. Wavelight ex500 patient information booklet keamy eye.
Thanks to innovations in excimer and femtosecond laser technology, the wavelight refractive suite boasts the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Pdf to compare the results of laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia using wavelight. Wavelight 5 what is the allegretto wave tm laser system. It was by far the fastest and most precise vision correction laser available to date and was the first generation of excimer laser to perform wavefrontoptimized procedures. Wavelight refractive suite vistaeyes laser eye clinic. Safety, efficacy, and long term stability are also remarkable. Outcomes after topographybased lasik and lasek with the wavelight oculyzer and topolyzer platforms article pdf available in journal of refractive surgery thorofare, n. Pdf postoperative uncorrected visual acuity ucva versus. Pdf comparison of outcomes of conventional wavelight. Waveleds product catalog features all the products within the range giving you product information and specification in one easy to use catalog. Clinical data 2012 an overview of the latest research on the.
The suite features the wavelight ex500 excimer laser, the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser, and a swiveling patient bed. The eye guys are the first practice in the united states to offer patients the combined benefits of lensx laser cataract surgery and alllaser lasik using the wavelight refractive suite with. The suite is equipped with the top excimer laser with the fastest laser source at 500hz ex500, the femtosecond laser fs200 to. Take advantage of the resources below to learn more about the technology thats combining speed, precision and patient safety to usher in a new era of refractive treatment. Fs200 femtosecond laser lasik flap digital analysis parameter. Wavefrontoptimized treatments are not the same as the wavefrontguided treatments just described. In addition to delivering the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Get breaking ophthalmic news, device and drug updates, clinical trial coverage, thoughtleader perspective, and industry announcements.
Refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery platform available in the us. Trends and breakthroughs in cataract and refractive surgery. Light reflection and refraction chapter10 w e see a variety of objects in the world around us. Only practitioners who are experienced in the medical mangement and surgical treatment of the cornea. 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 recording includes the programmation of custom lasik elliptical flaps and lasik realization recorded simultaneously with 2 cameras. By calculating the individual wavefront aberrations of the eye, this device delivers measurement data for the preparation of wavefrontguided treatments. Now more than ever, patients have greater expectations from their refractive surgeons. R efractive surgery has come a long way since its inception, and the innovations continue to occur.
Fs200, adds the swivel bed for patient comfort and ends with. Alcon recently launched two additions to its wavelight refractive suite to further support lasik surgery performance and results. The wavelight refractive suite is, in my mind, the most advanced technology available today because of its speed and its noticeable effect on patient outcomes. Custom wavefront optimized lasik surgery lasik vision. Wavelight refractive suite is a registered trademark of wavelight gmbh. Essential opaque bubble layer elimination with novel lasik. This information pertains to all wavelight excimer laser systems, including the wavelight allegretto wave, the allegretto wave eyeq, and the wavelight ex500 caution. It also has the shortest treatment times available anywhere in the world both in making the corneal flap and reshaping the cornea to its optimal focusing power. Waring iv, md umes have increased, particularly in fastest commercially available ex the target population of generation cimer laser in the u. The wavelight excimer lasers are designed to work with each patients individual prescription and cornea while aiming to improve what nature originally designed. It is the pride of our clinic, as it offers patients the individualized treatments they deserve. Wavefront optimized treatments on the wavelight allegretto. The measured astigmatism and calculated difference vector are shown in table 2.
Refractive outcomes followed the same trend see figure 3. Best corrected visual acuity bcva with the wavelight refractive suite excimer ex500 and. Built on trusted wavelight excimer technology, the wavelight ex500 excimer laser is the next leap forward in fast, accurate refractive laser treatments. Wavefront optimized ablation profiles excellent visual acuity. Commercially available femtosecond lasers in refractive surgery are the. Visual outcomes of two laser suites dehydration, flap shrinkage, sensitivity to eye movements, and.
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