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LADARVISION SYSTEM
Alcon

The LADARVision System, comprising the LADARVision 4000 excimer laser and the LADARWave aberrometer, features a closed-loop tracker and a flying small-spot 0.8-mm Gaussian beam. This system has FDA approval for treating myopia up to -8.00D and astigmatism up to -5.00D with wavefront-guided LASIK.

Phone: (800) 757-9195
Web: www.ladarvision.com

TECHNOLAS 217A
B&L

The Zyoptix laser for wavefront-guided LASIK lets surgeons choose an adjustable, fully corrected optical zone up to 7.0 mm. This system is FDA-approved for treating myopia up to -7.00D and astigmatism up to 3.00D. Zyoptix utilizes an integrated diagnostic workstation, flying spot beam with 1.0-mm and 2.0-mm spots and a closed-loop eye tracker.

The 217z also is approved for treating myopia up to -12.00D and hyperopia up to +4.00D with +2.00D of astigmatism.

Phone: (800) 338-2020
Web: www.bausch.com

MEL 80 EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM
Carl Zeiss Meditec

The MEL 80 Excimer Laser System features a 250-Hz, 0.7-mm Gaussian scanning spot and active eye tracker. The CRS-Master is designed to provide aberration-optimized custom ablation profiles based on wavefront measurements. The MEL 80 currently is limited to investigational use in the United States.

Phone: (925) 557-4100
Web: www.meditec.zeiss.com

EC-5000 EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM
NIDEK

Offering advanced slit-scanning laser technology, the EC-5000 is approved for LASIK and PRK treatment of myopia and myopia with astigmatism. This system is currently undergoing FDA clinical trials for the treatment of hyperopia.

The EC-5000 laser system offers a 200-Hz eye tracker, Windows software, and is FDA-approved for LASIK correction of myopia (with and without astigmatism) between -1.00D and -14.00D. Nidek doesn't charge a per-procedure fee for using the laser system.

Phone: (800) 223-9044
Web: www.NIDEK.com

ALLEGRETTO WAVE
WaveLight Laser Inc.

The Allegretto Wave excimer laser, which received FDA approval for wavefront-guided custom ablation in October 2003, has a pulse rate of 200 Hz and a small spot diameter of 0.9 mm for wavefront-optimized ablations. This laser is approved to treat myopia up to -12.00 D with -6.00D of astigmatism and hyperopia up to +6.00D with +5.00D of astigmatism.

In addition to a built-in slit lamp, the Allegretto features an active 200 Hz eyetracking system that tracks the iris 250 times per second, ensuring accurate pulse placement.

Phone: (866) WAVELIGHT
Web: www.wavelight-laser.com

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STAR S4
VISX

The STAR S4 features Variable Spot Scanning (VSS). Adjustable beam size conserves tissue and reduces treatment times compared with fixed small-spot lasers.

The STAR S4 reduces decentered ablations by pausing if the patient's eye moves 1.5 mm in any direction from the established center point, resuming ablation only after the eye has returned to within acceptable limits.

Phone: (800) 246-8479
Web: www.visx.com

The IOL Hook was created to manipulate the haptics of the Kelman Duet lens.

IOL HOOK
Katena Eye Instruments introduces the Alio-Kelman IOL Hook developed by Jorge Alio, M.D., of Alicante, Spain. Dr. Alio uses two of these instruments, which resemble the Lester IOL Manipulator except for a smaller tip, to manipulate and position the IOL haptics within the capsular bag.

Katena Eye Instruments
Phone: (800) 225-1195
Web: www.katena.com

The Vukich ICL blade creates precision incisions for STAAR Surgical's new phakic IOL.

VUKICH ICL BLADE
The new Vukich ICL Diamond Blade, developed by John A. Vukich, M.D., in coordination with Rhein Medical, features a 3.10-mm wide gem-quality blade. The less aggressive distal tip prevents the possibility of touching the anterior capsule during incision creation. Available for surgical evaluation upon request.

Rhein Medical
Phone: (813) 885-5050
Web: www.rheinmedical.com