The Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser
Among the most technologically advanced systems used in
laser lasik
houston is the Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser.
Approved by the FDA in 2003, it was first utilized at the
International EyeCare Laser Center in Houston, and has been
extremely effective in cornea correction.
Under the guidance of founder Dr. Charles Moore, the
laser lasik houston has used the Allegretto in over
40,000 eye corrective surgeries and it is fitting to illustrate
how this system operates to achieve its high success rate.
The Allegretto is a system that does not have to rely on
peripherals to determine the size and scan of the treatment
beam. Instead, this software is influenced solely by the data
that is directly inputted by a number of sources to optimize
treatment options. In addition, the Allegretto can produce true
optical zones while conserving tissue and eliminating the
possibility of night vision problems. This was true of prior
laser treatment in which the optical zone was centered on the
front of the cornea.
What is the optical zone? The optical zone is that portion
of the cornea that has been corrected by the laser. A larger
optical zone is especially important for night vision and for
patients who have very large pupils. If the pupil is larger
than the optical zone, the patient may experience poor
peripheral vision, poor night vision, and a higher than normal
incidence of glare. Thus, individuals who have had laser
surgery and are still bothered by sunlight and glare is a
perfect example of why former laser techniques were
ineffective.
Having the Allegretto’s advanced technology has taken the
laser
lasik houston sergon in a new and innovative
direction, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the
founder of the International EyeCare Laser Center, Dr. Charles
Moore.
In addition, the laser lasik houston surgeon allows for
active eye tracking technology precise real-time tracking of
the Allegretto’s laser beam, to ensure accurate placement of
each pulse. The high-speed scanning component in the Allegretto
also allows for the laser to deliver 200 laser pulses per
second. This achieves even distribution of laser energy over
the treatment zone on the cornea.
For the laser lasik
houston surgeon, the Allegretto has the ability to
correct aberrations, and the laser treatment combined with the
scanning capability enables the surgeon to correct the
refractive errors and other aberrations utilizing a single
process. Thus, once the surgery is complete, there is no need
for further corrective surgery in the future.
Introduction to LASIK Surgery
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