Advanced CustomVue Technologies

The WaveScan WaveFront System

The WaveScan WaveFront System is an FDA-approved advancement in wavefront technology that delivers the highest available resolution of your wavefront correction. WaveScan Technology—originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space—has now been applied to laser vision correction, to identify unique imperfections in the eye. In fact, WaveScan Digital Technology identifies and measures imperfections in a patient's eye 25 times more precisely than standard methods used for glasses and contact lenses. Your doctor uses these precise WaveScan Measurements to plan the Advanced CustomVue Treatment delivered by the STAR S4 IR Laser.

The STAR S4 IR Excimer Lase

STAR Excimer Lasers have been used to perform more than 10 million FDA approved laser vision procedures worldwide, making it the most widely used laser available. The STAR S4 IR Laser utilizes advanced technologies such as:

The ActiveTrak 3-D Eye Tracker which actively follows the tiniest motions of your eye in all three dimensions, enhancing safety and accuracy.
The ActiveTrak Automatic Centering allows your doctor to precisely identify the center of the pupil and keep the laser centered to within 50 microns (approximately the width of a human hair), even if your eye moves.
Variable Spot Scanning incorporates a sophisticated array of seven beam diameters ranging from 0.65 to 6.5mm to give you a personalized treatment quickly and efficiently. Variable Spot Scanning and Variable Repetition Rate offers your doctor greater flexibility in developing a more customized laser vision procedure.

Important 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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