Our technology – the right laser for the job

The Laser Center for Vision Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center offers the most advanced, proven laser technology, including IntraLase to enable our physicians to customize your vision correction.

After a thorough evaluation, our physicians recommend the laser that will provide the best treatment available.

INTRALASE FS Laser

IntraLase provides the first step in vision correction surgery. This computer-controlled laser creates the flap on the cornea, eliminating the use of a microkeratome (blade). Once the flap is created, the VISX or Allegretto WaveLight laser is used to reshape the cornea.

By opting for an all-laser procedure, patients experience even fewer operative and post-operative problems than traditional laser surgery. Plus, since IntraLase allows for greater precision, patients who had not been candidates for vision correction before may now be able to choose this procedure.

Learn more about IntraLase on their website: http://www.intralase.com.

VISX Star S4/IR Excimer Laser System

VISX was one of the pioneers in the development of excimer laser systems and remains an industry leader in quality and innovation. Its reputation for dependability and performance is well known.

With the addition of the CustomVue treatments using the WaveScan aberrometer and FDA approval for wavefront guided ablations, physicians have the ability to evaluate data received from the entire eye, not just the refractive error. All of this information is incorporated to create a unique treatment plan for you. Recently VISX was granted FDA approval for the first ever wavefront guided treatment of monovision providng safe and effective custom improvement for near and distance vision.

VISX technology minimizes the amount of corneal tissue removed during surgery and creates a smooth, even ablation. It shortens treatment time, promotes faster healing, decreases the risk of post-operative complications, and results in excellent vision.

Throughout the procedure the eye is tracked by a 3-D ActiveEye Tracking System. The ActiveTrak system locates the pupil and sets the treatment center and maintains this position throughout the treatment. Recently approved Iris Registration (IR) allows the laser to compensate for rotational movement of the eye. The VISX system is the only laser that can capture all three dimensions of intra-operative eye movements without the need for pupil dilation.

Learn more about the VISX Star S4/IR Excimer Laser System on their website: http://www.visx.com