At Boston Vision, our team strives for continuous education in the latest advancements in techniques and technologies in order to provide our patients with the most effective and highest quality care to treat refractive errors. Offering the Alcon Wavelight Ex500 excimer laser is part of that quality of care. This excimer laser was built on trusted Wavelight technology and is part of the Alcon/Wavelength refractive suite of lasers and tools. It is a big leap forward in making more efficient and accurate refractive laser vision correction treatments.
The ablation speed of this laser runs at 500Hx. This means that the laser checks and rechecks the position of the eye 500 times a second, making this the most accurate and efficient machine in the ophthalmic market. Excimer lasers like this also have an average treatment time of approximately 1.4 seconds per diopter. In addition, the swivel bed was specifically designed to help decrease the time between the corneal flap creation and laser treatment during refractive surgery like LASIK surgery.
Benefits of the Alcon Wavelight Ex500
This innovative engineering offers a reduced potential for:
- Stromal dehydration of the cornea
- Flap shrinkage
- Sensitivity to eye movements
- Patient fixation fatigue
Features of the Alcon Wavelight Ex500
This system was designed with efficiency in mind. Some of the great features are:
- Fiber slit projector with an LED light source
- Integrated heads-up display
- Increased working distance of 25 cm
- Standard, high-resolution video system
- Built-in, non-contact, online pachymetry
Schedule an Appointment
To learn more about the technologies we use and how they can improve your eye health and vision, schedule an appointment at Boston Vision. To schedule your appointment, email us at getlasik@bostonvision.com or book online with us today. With these advanced devices, we can help you no longer need glasses or contact lenses.