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What Patients Want to Know about Frequently Asked QuestionsUnderstanding
the Procedure
What is laser vision correction? How
does the laser know what to correct in my eyes? What
is a WaveScan® and a WavePrint® Map? How
accurate is WaveScan technology? What
is CustomVue™ laser vision correction? What
do you mean by Personal Best Vision? How
does the CustomVue procedure work? What
can the CustomVue procedure do for me? ResultsIs the CustomVue procedure FDA approved? What
are some of the results of CustomVue™ to date? What
does better than 20/20 mean? Can the CustomVue procedure improve my night vision? Getting all the FactsHow can I get more information about CustomVue?
What
is laser vision correction? Laser vision correction is a procedure that
improves vision by permanently changing the shape of the cornea (the clear
covering of the front of the eye) with a laser. Often referred to as LASIK (an
acronym for the medical term laser
assisted in-situ keratomileusis), it is the most commonly performed type of
laser procedure and an effective treatment for a wide range of vision problems. TOP A laser is a technology that utilizes ultraviolet light to precisely reshape the inner layers of the cornea. This reshaping is capable of correcting nearsighted and astigmatism conditions
using the CustomVue procedure.TOP How
does the laser know what to correct in my eyes? Laser vision correction is based on precise measurements of the imperfections in your vision. These measurements are taken with a powerful measurement tool known as the WaveScan®. The WaveScan information is transferred to the laser to guide the treatment. What
is a WaveScan® and a WavePrint® Map? WaveScan technology provides a measurement
and a visual representation of your vision based on the behavior of light waves.
It compares light passing through your eye to the same light pattern from an eye
that needs no vision correction. The WavePrint Map is the output of the WaveScan,
it captures the unique imperfections of a person’s visual path.TOP How
accurate is WaveScan technology? WaveScan technology identifies and measures
imperfections in an individual’s vision 25 times more precisely than standard
methods used for glasses and contact lenses.TOP No, the WaveScan is a measurement device
that you simply gaze into while it measures the vision imperfections in your
eye.TOP What
is CustomVue™ laser vision correction? VISX CustomVue™ is an individualized laser
vision correction treatment that is WaveScan-guided. This enables a doctor to
measure and correct unique imperfections in each individual’s vision that
could never be measured before with standard methods used for glasses and
contact lenses. With the CustomVue procedure, nearsighted and astigmatic
individuals have the potential to achieve a new level of vision that we call
Personal Best Vision.TOP What
do you mean by Personal Best Vision? Personal Best Vision refers to the new level
of laser vision correction that can be achieved with the CustomVue procedure.
Since WaveScan technology can measure and correct imperfections that are unique
to each individual’s vision with 25 times more precision than standard
measurements for glasses and contact lenses, individuals can potentially achieve
the best possible vision for their eyes.TOP How
does the CustomVue procedure work? First, the WaveScan technology measures the
imperfections in the eyes and produces a WavePrint® Map. Much like a
fingerprint, no two WavePrint maps are alike. Then, the treatment information is
transferred to the VISX STAR S4™ laser. The doctor then uses that information
to fine-tune the procedure thereby providing a new level of precision and
accuracy.TOP What
can the CustomVue procedure do for me? As shown in the clinical study, CustomVue
has the potential to produce better vision than is possible with glasses and
contact lenses. It tailors a distinct correction for each individual–in fact
each treatment is “designed” by the unique characteristics of your
individual eye.TOP Is
the CustomVue procedure FDA approved? Based on the
clinical study, the U.S. FDA has approved the CustomVue procedure as safe and
effective for treating nearsightedness and astigmatism.TOP What
are some of the results of CustomVue™ to date? In the FDA study, one year after the VISX CustomVue™ procedure: 100% of participants could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses 98% of participants could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses 70% of participants could see better than 20/20 without glasses or contact lenses In addition, many
participants reported that they had clearer, better vision both during the day
and at night, compared to their vision with glasses or contact lenses before the
procedure.TOP What
does better than 20/20 mean? 20/20 is the
current standard for excellence in vision. But, as shown in a clinical study,
individuals with the CustomVue procedure have the potential to see even better
than 20/20. In fact, one year after the CustomVue procedure nearly 70 percent of
clinical study participants saw 20/16 or better.TOP Can
the CustomVue procedure improve my night vision? Yes, potentially.
In the clinical study, four times as many people were very satisfied with their
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