Independent Laser Comparison Studies
Study Conducted by Dougherty PJ, Bains HS, November
2008
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19044229
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Technology
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Nidek
EC 5000
(Optimax)
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Visx
Star S4: Custom Vue
(Optical Express)
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Within +/- 0.50 of intended correction
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89%
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88%
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Lost 2 or more lines of BCVA*
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0%
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0%
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Conclusion
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"There is
no statistical difference in results obtained between NIDEK
Standard correction and VISX wavefront correction."
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* BCVA = Best Corrected Visual Acuity
290 Eyes treated, Prescription and Ages of subjects
matched, 3 months follow-up data recorded.
Study Conducted by M H Feltham, R Wolfe & F
Stapleton, September 2008
http://www.nature.com/eye/journal/v22/n9/abs/6702856a.html
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Technology
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Nidek
EC 5000
(Optimax)
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Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217
(Other top clinic)
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% of Patients achieving successful results
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88%
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78%
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Conclusion
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"Both the
Technolas and the Nidek EC 5000 excimer lasers achieve a successful
refractive outcome in the majority of cases."
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674 Eyes treated, Prescription, Gender and Age of subjects
matched.
Optimax Laser Facts
Optimax
Lasers are serviced every 6 weeks (manufacturer's recommendation is
to service the lasers every 3 months).
Optimax
employ a team of dedicated and specially trained Laser
Engineers.
Optimax Nidek
Lasers are upgraded regularly ensuring the most current software
and technology.
Laser Comparison Table
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information in PDF format.
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Feature |
Diagnostic Aberrometer
(calculates Wavefront treatment)
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Laser Application |
Iris Identification Technology |
In-treatment pupil tracker |
Nidek: EC5000 CXIII
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Optimax
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Optical Path Difference (OPD) |
Slit Scanning and Rotation with additional 1.0mm spot beam
facility and Multipoint ablation |
Torsion Error Detection
(Pre-treatment adjustments based on
involuntary eye movements) |
Yes
(200 Hz) |
Nidek: Quest
|
Optimax (London, Leeds, Liverpool,
Manchester) |
Optical Path Difference (OPD) |
Slit Scanning and Rotation with additional 1.0mm spot beam
facility and Multipoint ablation |
Torsion Error Correction
(In-treatment adjustments based on
involuntary eye movements) |
Yes
(1000 Hz) |
Visx Star S4 IR
|
Optical Express |
Wavescan |
Spot Scanning with flat-top beam up to 6.5 mm diameter. |
Iris Registration |
Yes
(60 Hz) |
Bausch and Lomb Technolas 217z Zyoptix
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Other top clinics |
Orbscan |
Flying Spot technology using combined 1mm and 2mm beam
diameter. |
Advanced Control Eyetracking
(with advanced rotational tracking) |
Yes
(Video based 120 Hz) |