LASIK with Advanced CustomVue Iris Registration

SUMMARY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

Laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can only be performed by a trained physician and is specified for reduction or elimination of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism as indicated within the product labeling. Laser refractive surgery is contraindicated for patients: a) with collagen vascular, autoimmune, or immunodeficiency diseases; b) who are pregnant or nursing women; c) with signs of keratoconus or abnormal corneal topography; d) who are taking one or both of the following medications: Isotretinoin (Accutane) and Amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone). Potential side effects to laser refractive surgery may include glare, dry eye, as well as other visual anomalies. LASIK requires the use of a microkeratome that cuts a flap on the surface of the cornea, potential side effects may include flap related complications. Consult with your eye care professional and Patient Information Booklet regarding the potential risks and benefits for laser refractive surgery, results may vary for each individual patient.

Restricted Device: U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale, distribution, and use by or on the order of a physician or other licensed eye care practitioner. U.S. Federal Law restricts the use of this device to practitioners who have been trained in its calibration and operation and who have experience in the surgical treatment and management of refractive errors.

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The Advanced CustomVue™ laser vision correction procedure can improve your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and help you achieve a new level of vision - Personal Best Vision™

VISX Technology™ Iris Registration (IR) is the first FDA-approved, fully automated method of aligning and registering wavefront corrections for the Advanced CustomVue™ treatment.

It's normal for the pupil to shift from the time an eye is measured to the time of treatment. Iris Registration is an alignment method that provides greater accuracy and, unlike commonly used ink-based methods in which the eye is literally marked with a pen, IR is not time sensitive, leaving the physician free to take their time without having to be concerned with re-registering the treatment should the ink markings dissolve. IR achieves cyclotorsional alignment by automatically linking a patient's diagnostic information with the laser treatment. IR then centers the treatment correctly, independent of changes in the pupil center from measurement to treatment.

All of this translates to more peace of mind for you, the patient, as you can rest assured that any movement of your eye during the procedure will not jeopardize either the accuracy of the treatment or your safety.

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