Portal:LASIK/Equipment
| Excimer Laser | Type | Speed | Myopia¹ | Hyperopia | FDA Approvals¹ |
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WaveLight Allegretto Wave
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2003: 2006: |
Alcon LADARVision 4000
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2002: myopia (with/without astigmatism 2006: |
Alcon LADARVision 6000
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2006: Same as LADARVision 4000, but with a flexible platform and 50% faster ablation.
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B&L Technolas 217a
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2000: Myopia from -1.00 to -7.00 D 2002: Myopia up to -11.00 D 2003: Hyperopia with/without mixed astigmatism
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B&L Technolas 217z
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2003: Laser plus wavefront guiding device
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Carl Zeiss Meditec MEL80
 Note: not for sale in US or Japan |
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2006: Myopia with/without astigmatism |
Nidek EC-500
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2000: Myopia from -1.00 to -14.00 D 2006: |
VISX Star S4
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2000: Myopia up to -6.00 D with astigmatism; up to -3.00 D without astigmatism
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VISX Star S4 IR
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2005: Hyperopia up to +3.00 D; up to +2.00 D with astigmatism; up to 5.00D for mixed astigmatism |
Notes edit
- 1) Measurements indicate maximum treatment range, in Diopters.
- 2) Your doctor may decide to work well within the FDA approved range.
- 3) Not exceeding spherical equivalent or total refractive error of +6.00 D.
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