LASIK Technology

LASIK Surgery Destin

Wells Laser and Vision Center is proud to offer the Emerald Coast the Abbott VISX S4 with Iris Registration.                                                  

The VISX STAR platform’s heritage of dependability and performance is well known. The STAR S4 from VISX has taken that reputation to an even higher level. Our latest excimer laser system represents the most advanced laser technology platform available today. Integrating data collected by the WaveScan WaveFront System, the STAR S4 with Iris Registration utilizes these exclusive VISX technologies to deliver precision custom ablations:

•  Iris Registration provides a much higher level of alignment accuracy and precision by adjusting for the torsional rotation of the eye.
• Variable Spot Scanning (VSS): Variable beam sizes from as small as 0.65 mm up to 6.5 mm scanned over the treatment area, conserving tissue and optimizing treatment times
• Variable Repetition Rate (VRR): VRR delivers treatment at varying repetition rates, optimizing treatment time
• ActiveTrak 3-D Active Eye Tracking: Captures all 3 dimensions of intra-operative eye movements—no dilation required
• ActiveTrak Automatic Centering: Locates, and then automatically sets the treatment center to the ­center of the pupil.

For more detailed information about the VISX STAR S4 laser please contact us today.

Proven 5th Generation Femtosecond Technology: The iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser

All of our femtosecond expertise culminates in our 5th-generation iFS Laser. The iFS Laser gives surgeons greater control for maximum customization — providing an indispensable tool for LASIK and beyond. With nearly 4 million procedures performed to date, IntraLase Technology is the femtosecond technology of choice. The iFS Laser delivers:

•     Enhanced flap customization
•     Enhanced flap biomechanical stability1
•     Faster visual recovery1-3
•     Exceptional safety
•     Customized corneal capabilities

Enhanced Flap Customization

The iFS Laser’s software design allows surgeons a greater ability to customize the corneal flap.

•     Inverted bevel-in side cut up to 150° for improved biomechanical stability1
•     Elliptical flap option to maximize stromal bed exposure
•     Tighter spot separation provides smoother stromal beds and a virtually effortless flap lift4
•     Lower energy per pulse, which may reduce tissue response and inflammation

Flap Architecture Innovations

The iFS Laser brings two major innovations in flap architecture: the inverted bevel-in side cut and elliptical-shaped flaps. When combined with a faster repetition rate and tighter spot/line separation, our 5th-generation iFS Laser is a versatile tool that preserves corneal innervation and allows post-operative healing by creating a biomechanically stable corneal flap.

The iFS Laser’s inverted bevel-in side cut capabilities yield:

•     Increased flap adhesion post-operatively1
•     3x more flap stability (150°side cut) vs. microkeratome during flap lift1
•     Improved severed nerve apposition5
•     Fewer dry eye signs and symptoms than with the 30° side cut5

The ability to produce elliptical flaps:

•     Distributes forces symmetrically to the elliptical cornea
•     Moves the hinge peripherally to maximize stromal bed exposure for full delivery of excimer ablation and reduces the chance of ablating the hinge4
•     Allows use of a wider hinge angle

Greater Biomechanical Stability, Smoother Stromal Beds and Faster Visual Recovery

The iFS Laser provides the ideal combination of advantages: minimal disruption of corneal architecture, fewer possible complications, and smoother stromal beds, plus faster visual recovery.

•     Promotes apposition of severed nerve post-operatively
•     Studies show reduced energy per pulse means a reduction in flap edema and inflammation with improved visual recovery
•     Both during flap creation and post-operatively, the iFS Laser can reduce or eliminate complications
•     Tighter spot separation provides smoother stromal beds and a virtually effortless flap lift

Customized Corneal Capabilities

IntraLase Technology brings advanced corneal options within reach, including intrastromal ring implantation and channels*, IntraLase-Enabled Keratoplasty. With the iFS Laser, surgeons have the ability to create accurate, reproducible incisions in an almost limitless range of shapes and patterns.

IntraLase-Enabled Keratoplasty

IntraLase Technology is the first in the world used to create innovative-shaped corneal incisions for full-thickness corneal transplants.

•     Precisely shaped angled edges fit snugly to improve alignment
•     Provides a smooth corneal contour with greater surface area to speed wound healing

Contact Wells Vision Center for more information about Emerald Coast LASIK or to schedule an appointment for an evaluation.