New lasik technology featured with the first wavelight. Refractive system definition of refractive system by. From the aberration, an image metric is calculated 214, and the secondorder aberrations which optimize that metric are determined 218. In a normal eye, the front part of the eye, which includes the cornea and the lens, acts like a camera lens. Pma monthly approvals from 512018 to 5312018 original. Thanks to innovations in excimer and femtosecond laser technology, the wavelight refractive suite boasts the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. The fs and ifs laser systems are ophthalmic surgical lasers indicated for use in patients undergoing surgery or treatment requiring the initial lamellar resection of the cornea. Cataract refractive suite vitreoretinal constellation vision system refractive wavelight system acrysof brand iols.
Refractive techniques to write a complete spectacle prescription, a refractionist must determine eight quantities. The allegretto is wavefront optimized but has a much faster laser with a smaller spot size. Wavelight refractive suite the fastest total refractive procedure in the u. Refraction of light universita degli studi di verona. The intralase method is a 100% bladefree approach to creating your lasik flap. More than 95% of people do not need corrective lenses for distance vision.
May 15, 2014 future enhancements with the wavelight refractive suite include the much anticipated ability to perform topographyguided lasik custom treatments for patients who would benefit from an even more. The alcon wavelight refractive suite is the fastest refractive surgery most patients who are eligible for lasik can have prk. This incredibly accurate, realtime display of the patients eye provides dr. The moran eye centers the moran eye center refractive. Pdf comparison of wavelight allegretto eyeq and schwind. Wavelight refractive suite the wavelight refractive suite is the latest technology available for laser vision correction surgeries such as lasik and prk. San diego eye surgeons introduce the wavelight refractive suite. In step two, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea. 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. The new laser suite integrates the fastest laser technology available in the united states to provide patients with better and more predictable outcomes. Wave light i provides all the desirable features of led light without any of the drawbacks. The company introduced the wavelight refractive suite outside the united states. Lasik, also known as laserassisted in situ keratomileusis or laser vision correction, is a refractive procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Frantz with an unprecedented level of valuable information about the.
Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. I have used most of the lasers available on the market and of the modern lasers, i believe that the visx laser wtih wavefront is the best. 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. The centers refractive surgery program is known for its comprehensive and conservative approach to laser and nonlaser vision correction. The eyes wave aberration is measured 202 by using a detector such as a shackhartmann detector 714. The wavelight topolyzer vario and wavelight analyzer ii diagnostic devices are measuring instruments intended for use in eye examinations to measure corneal topography. However, if the wave travels from a medium of higher refractive index to a medium of lower refractive index, it is bent away from the normal. Refractive system definition is an optical system in which lenses instead of mirrors are used for focusing light, forming an image, or changing the path of a beam of light by refraction.
Surgery for refractive errors eye disorders msd manual. Lasik laser eye surgery pasadena eye associates pasadena tx. Lasik laser eye surgery pasadena eye associates pasadena. The wa velight allegretto waveallegretto wave eyeq. The technology behind the wavelight refractive suite is impressive on paper but its even more impressive to see it in action. Risks and complications may include corneal pain, flap tearing, and epithelial ingrowth.
The refractive suite by wavelight has opened up a new dimension in femtolasik. This new refractive suite features the 200 khz wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser for the creation of corneal flaps during refractive laser surgery and the new 500hz wavelight ex500 excimer laser. Refractive errors occur when the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing directly on the retina. It focuses the light onto the retina in the back of.
How does allegretto wave compare to other laser eye. Wavelight technology allows your surgeon to create a personalized treatment plan, with treatment options that take into account your unique visual needs. The wavelight refractive suite these are two important steps to lasik eye surgery. The ora device is a wavefront aberrometer, which lets the surgeon finetune spherical and astigmatic lens choices by measuring the refraction when the eye is aphakic and checking the refraction after the new. Optiwave refractive analysis system ora university of. At the 20 american society of cataract and refractive surgeons ascrs meeting, wavetec announced a hardware upgrade verifeye, which is intended to speed up the process and add continuous video and refractive readouts. 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. Spectraphysics designs, develops, and manufactures premier lasers for a variety of commercial and industrial markets, including led scribing. Ocular refraction is determined from wavefront aberration data, and an optimum customized correction is designed. In my hands, refractive surgery with the allegretto wave excimer laser wavelight laser technologie ag, erlangen, germany has consistently produced qualityofvision outcomes better than what patients achieved preoperatively with their glasses or contact lenses. Accessgudid wavelight refractive suite 00380659906060 allegro analyzer. One of the technologies attempting to address these realities is an instrument known as the optiwave refractive analysis system, or ora. The wavelight refractive suite is the latest technology available for laser vision correction surgeries such as lasik and prk.
This technique may be preferred for patients with thinner corneas or severe dry eyes. Contact eye institute of houston here to see if you are a good candidate. Spectra wavewriter system clinical summary spectra wavewriter scs system information for prescribers 9117175902 3 of 23 had greater than 50% pain relief with opioids. The length of the eyeball longer or shorter, changes in the shape of the cornea, or aging of the lens can all cause refractive errors. In step one, a microthin flap of tissue is created on the cornea. Volume 20 issue 63 september 2007 editor elmien wolvaardt ellison editorial committee dr nick astbury professor allen foster dr clare gilbert dr murray mcgavin. The wavelight features the fastest laser time of any laser on the market, as well as the broadest range of customized, patientspecific treatments. Refractive error fact sheet national eye institute. The improved graphical user interface offers surgeons an intuitive, efficient workflow when performing personalized topographyguided lasik procedures. Lasik is the most common type of refractive surgery. Refractive errors this material will give you an overview of what causes the different types of refractive errors and how each is treated.
Alcon introduced an enhanced wavelight refractive suite to optimize the patient and surgeon lasik experience. Based at the moran eye centers midvalley location, the refractive surgery division is committed to educating patients about the risks and benefits of vision correction surgery. Contraindications may include corneal edema, glaucoma, and keratoconus. Eye surgeons at gordon schanzlin new vision institute institute integrate the worlds fastest excimer and femtosecond lasers today. The wavelight refractive suite is ergonomically optimized to combine the wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser and the wavelight ex500 excimer laser to provide both the surgeon and patient with a high level of precision and reliability for a 100% personalized and bladefree vision correction procedure. Wavefrontoptimized versus wavefrontguided lasik for myopic. Lasers such as the wavelight allegretto wave eyeq laser and the visx star s4 laser, which are used in refractive procedures such as laserassisted insitu keratomileusis lasik, are restricted devices pursuant to section 515d1bii of the act, 21 u. For the first time, wavelight has succeeded in linking the femtosecond laser to the excimer laser. 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.
To compare visual outcomes using the wavelight allegretto wave to administer either wavefrontoptimized standard lasik or wavefrontguided custom lasik treatments in myopic eyes. Qureshis and astles leadership, ijcahpo and the ico task force began an 18month process of research, drafting. Refractive other intraocular lenses iols vitreoretinal acrysof iq iols, ultraserttm, panoptix constellation platform, numerous devices and instrumentation wavelight lasik and refractive correction equipment key products centurion, infiniti phaco platforms, lensx femtosecond laser 3. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning software. We use both the allegretto wavelight and the visx platforms. The allegretto laser is a good laser, but in my experience there are definite advantages to wavefront technology.
Feb 17, 2015 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. In wavelight fs200 group, the flap was created using wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser. Alcon recently launched two additions to its wavelight refractive suite to further support lasik surgery performance and results. Comparison of wavelight analyzer and alcon ladarwave.
Inspections, compliance, enforcement, and criminal. Wavefrontoptimized versus wavefrontguided lasik for. Millions of procedures have been performed safely and effectively using the intralase method. This means that the flap can be precisely adjusted to a tenth of a millimetre using integrated data exchange over the planned ablation zone by the. Patented refractive lens technology provides the greatest and most consistent distribution of light ergonomically easy to use, reduces glare and provides proper adjustments for users improves productivity reduces eye strains improves worker comfort environmentally friendly.
Wavelight intralase blade free lasik technology salt lake. The phorcides analytic engine diagnostic software, designed to help. The intralase method is a 100% bladefree approach to creating your lasik flap the thin flap of tissue that the doctor creates to perform your lasik procedure. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning. Each laser has its advantages and disadvantages and no one laser is best for all patients. Comparison of corneal flaps created by wavelight fs200 and. After refractive surgery, most people have distance vision that is good enough to do most things well for example, driving or going to the movies, although not everyone has perfect 2020 vision without eyeglasses after the procedure. Indications for use the wavelight allegretto wave eyeq excimer laser system used in conjunction. How does allegretto wave compare to other laser eye options in. Wavelight system patient information booklet and must be informed of the alternatives for refractive correction including eyeglasses, contact lenses, prk, and other refractive surgeries. In this prospective, openlabel, multicenter study conducted in the united states, 374 eyes were.
The moran eye centers the moran eye center refractive surgeons. Alcon launches lasik innovations with new planning software and patient interface for the wavelight refractive suite. Approval for catheter recognition files to be downloaded to the cryoconsole for recognition. Wavelight refractive suitelasik university of utah health. Lasik technology at the eye institute of utah wavelight refractive suite. Wo2002030273a1 determination of ocular refraction from. The intralase method can only be performed using the intralase laser. Alcons wavelight refractive suite comprising wavelight fs200 femtosecond laser and wavelight ex500 excimer laser lasek prk teprk. The integrated wavelight refractive suite the fastest refractive platform in the us features. In wavelight fs200 group the laser energy was set at 0. Comparison of wavelight analyzer and alcon ladarwave the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. How does allegretto wave compare to other laser eye options in terms of effectiveness. Unrivaled 500 hz excimer laser ablation times at just 1.