ALLEGRETTO WAVE® System

The Alcon ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Eye-Q excimer laser eye surgery system is approved for use in Europe and the United States. This custom laser vision correction system effectively treats both nearsightedness and farsightedness. The WaveLight ALLEGRETTO WAVE® scanning spot laser was FDA approved to correct myopia and hyperopia in 2003, and FDA approved to treat mixed astigmatism in 2006. The WaveLight ALLEGRETTO WAVE® with Allegro Analyzer (excimer laser and wavefront system) was approved by the FDA in 2006 for treatment of myopia with or without astigmatism, and was approved by the FDA in 2007 for mixed astigmatism.

Advantages of the ALLEGRETTO WAVE® System

The ALLEGRETTO WAVE® custom LASIK system utilizes PerfectPulse Technology^TM, a method of delivering controlled beams of laser energy to precise locations on the cornea. This system is also capable of treating a larger area within the eye's treatment zone, minimizing the chance of side effects such as glare, halos, and night vision problems. In addition, its active eye tracker reads patients' eye movements 200 times per second. Rapid treatment has been shown not only to decrease patients' stress and anxiety, but is also associated with increased predictability, as well as a reduced chance of complications.

The Allegretto system is also superior in its ability to compensate for the cornea's naturally aspheric shape. Rather than creating a clearly defined edge between the treated and untreated areas, the laser automatically adjusts according to the cornea's curvature, preserving its spherical shape to a degree never before possible.

Contact a Custom LASIK Surgeon

If you are thinking about undergoing laser vision correction surgery, contact a surgeon in your area to schedule a consultation about treatment. A LASIK eye doctor can educate you about the risks and benefits of custom LASIK, and perform an eye exam to determine if you are a good candidate for treatment.

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