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Being a leader in laser vision correction isn't possible without an ongoing commitment to the highest standards and the latest technologies. The technologies that enable us to consistently build on our world-class reputation are outlined below.

Wavefront Analysis
The Toronto LASIK surgeons at the Bochner Eye Institute are proud to offer Custom LASIK to help their patients achieve rewarding results. Custom LASIK surgery, which is also known as Wavefront LASIK or Wavefront-guided LASIK, begins with a Wavefront Analysis. This procedure creates a sophisticated 3D map of your eye - telling the surgeon how your eye processes images and also identifying any imperfections or aberrations that may be present. This data is transferred to the laser in preparation for surgery, allowing the surgeon to correct the imperfections during the procedure, which can mean dramatically improved vision.

Allegretto Wave
In its ongoing commitment to the highest standards and most advanced technology, the Bochner Eye Institute proudly presents The Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser System - the most advanced Excimer laser technology available today.

The Allegretto was the first Excimer Laser used worldwide to perform a Wavefront guided LASIK procedure in March 1999 and since that time has become the most successful Excimer laser system in the world.

Prior to surgery, each patient undergoes a wavefront exam that maps the unique characteristics of each eye. During surgery, this information is transferred to the Alegretto Wave Excimer Laser, which applies a gentle laser beam in a specific pattern unique to your eye. By utilizing this wavefront-guided system, the Allegretto Wave can not only significantly improve your myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism but can also improve your quality of vision such as contrast, sharpness and perception.

The Allegretto Wave laser system was the first laser platform specifically designed for Custom LASIK, rather than being adapted for Wavefront guided LASIK as with other excimer systems. There are a number of very unique features that make this system ideal for custom laser eye surgery.

Please visit the Allegretto Wave page to learn more about this exciting technology.

CustomVue
The CustomVue procedure utilizes Wavefront technology in combination with the VISX Star S4 IR laser. Like the Allegretto Wave, each procedure is uniquely tailored for an individual patient, taking into account unique variations and imperfections in the eye.

Integrating data collected by the WaveScan WaveFront System, the VISX STAR S4 IR utilizes these exclusive VISX technologies to deliver precision custom laser eye surgery:

• Iris Registration (IR): The first FDA-approved, fully automated, non-contact method of alignment of the correct CustomVue treatment to the corneal site.
• Variable Spot Scanning (VSS): Variable laser beam sizes that conserve tissue and optimize treatment times.
• Variable Repetition Rate (VRR): VRR delivers treatment at varying repetition rates, optimizing treatment time.
• ActiveTrak 3-D Active Eye Tracking: Captures all 3 dimensions of intra-operative eye movements for added safety.
• ActiveTrak Automatic Centering: Locates, and then automatically sets the treatment center to the center of the pupil.

Intralase-FS

The IntraLase Method is a blade-free technique used to perform the first step in the LASIK procedure: creating the corneal flap. The creation of the corneal flap prepares the eye for the second step of the LASIK procedure, where a laser is used during surgery to correct a patient's vision.

Rather than using a metal blade, The IntraLase Method uses tiny, rapid pulses of laser light to create your corneal flap. Just prior to applying laser vision correction, the doctor creates your corneal flap which is then folded back so the doctor can perform the second step of your LASIK treatment.

Please visit the IntraLase FS page to learn more about this blade-free LASIK technology.

The surgeons and team at the Bochner Eye Institute is proud to offer these modern technologies to help their patients seeking keratoconus treatment, lens implants and PRK in Toronto, Scarborough and Unionville achieve optimal results in a safe, comfortable environment.