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Advanced Technology
The Excimer Laser
Excimer lasers were developed originally for high-precision computer chip etching. The excimer laser beam works without heat. During the LASIK procedure, the laser is activated in single pulses, each of which removes ten-millionths of an inch of tissue in twelve-billionths of a second. Guided by the expertise of the surgeon, the laser precisely reshapes the cornea without disturbing the surrounding area of the eye.
Laser manufacturers compete in an active market and want consumers to believe in the superiority of their machines in achieving outstanding results. The actual differences among the top lasers on the market are insignificant compared to the sometimes profound differences between eye surgeons’ levels of expertise. A skillful surgeon will achieve excellent results no matter the brand of laser being used. That being said, you can also be assured that at Imperia Laser Eye Centers we use our own state-of-the-art, FDA-approved excimer laser. This laser provides a tremendous amount of precision, control and safety in the surgical correction of vision errors. It can remove corneal tissue with up to 0.25 microns of accuracy. Our laser is vigilantly maintained in peak operating condition by our own certified field service egineer.
The WaveScan™ WaveFront System™
Wavefront™ technology was originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. This technology has now been applied to laser vision correction, measuring imperfections in the eye 25 times more precisely than standard ways of measuring vision.
This diagnostic tool gives Dr. Imperia a representation of your vision based on the behavior of light waves. It compares the behavior of light passing through your eye to the behavior of light as it would pass through an ideal eye with error-free imaging. The result is an in-depth representation of the specific refractive errors or aberrations in your vision. Like your fingerprint, the WavePrint map is completely unique to you.
WaveScan™ measures refractive error with much greater precision and detail than traditional methods – with sphere and cylinder measured to within hundredths of a diopter. Dr. Imperia uses these highly precise measurements to plan your treatment. The information is then transferred to the laser providing the greatest possible precision and accuracy during your laser treatment. Even if you do you not fall within the approved FDA parameters for WaveFront™ technology, we will use the measurements from the WaveScan™ to refine your surgical plan.
3-D Eye Tracker
The laser’s infrared cameras actively follow the tiniest motions of your eye in all three dimensions, ensuring greater precision and accuracy during your treatment. It doesn’t require your eye to be dilated. You do not need to worry about moving your eye during the procedure as the tracker will follow the movement and adjust the laser accordingly. If the movement is too great, the laser automatically stops treatment, and will resume exactly where it left off.
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