Custom LASIK
The WaveLight Allegretto Laser is unique from other laser technologies because it is completely engineered upon Custom LASIK technology. While older generation lasers have been modified over time to be able to perform Custom LASIK, the WaveLight Allegretto was specifically engineered for Custom LASIK. In fact, the very first Custom, or Wavefront-guided, treatment performed in the world was performed on a WaveLight laser.
Speed
The WaveLight AllegrettoWave Eye Q is the fastest FDA-Approved laser for LASIK eye surgery. It operates at a speed of 400 pulses per second, treating one unit of prescription correction in two seconds. This tremendous speed is 4 times faster than any other FDA-Approved LASIK laser, meaning that the treatment time for your prescription will be approximately 4 times faster than with any other laser. 20/20 Institute LASIK with the WaveLight Allegretto Eye-Q means a quicker, more comfortable LASIK procedure with less inflammation, less risk, and a faster visual recovery.
Safety and Accuracy
To ensure treatment safety and accuracy, the Eye-Q utilizes an unmatched eye tracker that follows even the slightest of eye movements. This closed-loop tracking system ensures accurate placement of each laser pulse by measuring the eye's position 400 times per second (Hz) prior to releasing each individual laser pulse. If the eye moves slightly, the laser responds automatically by adjusting the placement of the treatment to accommodate for that slight movement. If the eye moves too much, the laser will pause until the eye returns to the proper position.
Currently the laser is FDA-approved to treat myopia without astigmatism to -6D and with astigmatism up to -12D. It also is approved to treat farsightedness, with or without astigmatism.
During clinical trials using the WaveLight Allegretto, 60% of participants saw 20/16 (one line of letters better than 20/20) after their procedure and 87% were 20/20 or better at one year. 98% of all participants were 20/40 or better (20/40 vision is required to pass a driver's license test). Please keep in mind that results will vary for each individual patient.
Optical Purity & Night Vision
The natural shape of the cornea is intended to be very much like a contact lens. This shape focuses light rays as they enter the eye so that they meet in one sharp focal point to produce clear vision in all levels of light. Because LASIK vision correction is done by reshaping the cornea, it is important to perform this reshaping with the natural shape of the cornea in mind.
See how Custom LASIK differs from older generations of LASIK technology.
