WAVEFRONT TECHNOLOGY

WaveFront Technology is the process of reshaping your cornea to address both lower and higher order aberrations. This is accomplished by using the 3-D map of your unique optical imperfections as captured and measured on the LADARWave^TM wavefront system to guide the LADARVision 4000 laser as it reshapes your eye.

The LADARWave™ lets you see refractive aberrations in clear and accurate, rotating 3-D images. This innovative, 3-D display makes explaining refractive aberrations to patients easier both pre- and post-operatively.

The LADARWave™ Wavefront system is used to measure distortions in your eye's entire optical system. Until now, conventional laser vision correction, like glasses and contact lenses could only correct the visual distortions called "lower order aberrations" commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. It is estimated that these lower order aberrations account for 85 to 90% of the overall quality of your vision.

LADARWAVE is the only excimer laser system that allows wavefront diagnostic technology to actually guide an excimer laser during a laser vision correction surgery, using the NASA-based RADAR eye tracking system.

Today we know there are other imperfections in your eye's optical system that can affect the clarity of your vision and how well you see at night and in low light levels. We call these visual distortions, "higher order aberrations". They can be the cause of glare, shadows, halos and other annoying visual effect. All eyes have some level of higher and lower order aberrations so every patient has the potential to see better with WaveFront Technology.

LADARWave™ addresses the other 10 to 15% of your eye's optical imperfections that can affect the quality of vision after laser vision correction surgery such as LASIK, LASEK, or PRK. The goal of Hi-Definition™ is to decrease the risk of undesirable side effects and improve the quality of your vision and the quality of your lifestyle.