EXCITINGLV CLEVER CORNEAL AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY The FEMTO LDV Femtosecond Surgical Laser for LASIK and Corneal Surgery

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Welcome to a new dimension Perfect for you – ideal for your patients Refractive surgeons and patients alike have been looking for alternatives for creating the corneal lenticule (the “flap”) as the initial step in laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (“LASIK”). The wish to offer patients an “all-laser LASIK” option has stimulated demand for femtosecond lasers, as they offer the potential of cutting corneal tissue with extremely short laser pulses, without generating heat. Femtosecond lasers have been in routine use in refractive surgery for several years now. While surgeons have reported favorably...

Expand in every direction The Ziemer all-around concept 1 laser that delivers outstanding The clinical results 3 omprehensive customer support ensures C high uptime and hassle-free operation • Robust, single-stage, solid-state laser source • igh-pulse repetition rate resulting in H superior tissue resection characteristics • nique precision optics creates smooth U tissue separation with minimal effect on neighboring tissue 2 The productivity tool that integrates into your surgical workflow • ervice-friendly, modular design keeps S downtime to a minimum • Self-checking and self-adjusting • Remote...

Become part of the innovation A radically new approach to Femtolaser technology Most femtosecond lasers currently on the market are based on the same basic technology that has been in use in femtolasers since they were introduced to ophthalmology several years ago. Laser sources operating at tens to hundreds of kilohertz are fed to analog amplifiers to achieve high pulse energies for creating large cavitation bubbles to disrupt corneal tissue. Ziemer’s FEMTO LDV is based on a radically different technology. Operating at pulse frequencies in the megahertz range and using high-aperture optics,...

Tactile and visual control A precise vacuum is generated and maintained by a computer-controlled system which employs the proven technology of the AMADEUS® microkeratome (developed by SIS Surgical Instrument Systems Ltd, another Ziemer Group company). Optimized vacuum level and short vacuum time ensure minimal stress to the globe. The unique handpiece of Ziemer’s FEMTO LDV system gives the surgeon full tactile and visual control and guidance while observing the treatment field both through the excimer laser’s built-in operating microscope and the high-resolution digital TopView camera built into...

Advance to a higher level Intelligent system design Smooth tissue separation A novel, proprietary laser cutting process developed specifically for Ziemer’s FEMTO LDV system provides for effortless, gentle and complete tissue separation. The process generates minuscule bubbles that help visualize the flap edge for easy opening. The bubbles disintegrate instantly when the flap is lifted. Consequently, the excimer laser ablation process may be initiated immediately after completion of the flap cutting process, saving time and minimizing exposure of stroma. Versatile flap control Flap dimensions...

Flexible resection patterns The FEMTO LDV’s flexibility is exemplified by the incredible amount of control over resection geometry available for creating intra-stromal rings: separate incisions for each ring segment, individual sizing and positioning of segments, precisely controlled tunnel width and depth for optimum visual effect, specially shaped insertion ports for easy ring implantation, pre-stored tunnel shapes for all current models of corneal rings (Intacs®, Kerarings®, Ferrara rings, and others). The TopView camera The recently introduced MkII LASIK handpiece and the optional LCS handpiece...

Play in the top league Z-LASIK with the FEMTO LDV Based on the clinical experience of more than 100,000 successful femto-LASIK procedures, the FEMTO LDV stands out as the femtosecond laser with a remarkably low complication rate, as a device that is robust, easy and safe to handle. In conjunction with state-of-the-art excimer lasers, the FEMTO LDV achieves superior shortterm results as well as excellent long-term visual outcomes in femto-LASIK procedures. FEMTO LDV: the top-performing platform for femto-LASIK The unique design of the FEMTO LDV laser delivery system features a hand-piece with...

Superior clinical outcomes FEMTO LDV users report high levels of customer satisfaction with their Z-LASIK procedures: Within hours after the procedure, patients have excellent vision. The percentage of patients achieving 20/20 or better uncorrected visual acuity on the first post-op day is reported as 95% and more, a performance that requires several weeks of healing for LASIK procedures based on other flap making techniques (other femtosecond lasers or microkeratomes). Statistical analysis of treatment data has also revealed that better results (lower high-order aberrations) are achieved with...

Extend your capabilities Corneal surgery with the FEMTO LDV The optional LCS Module bestows additional surgical capabilities onto the FEMTO LDV, making it an even more productive, versatile device. Intracorneal Rings (ICR) are becoming more and more popular for managing keratoconus (KC) and as an alternative modality for correcting refractive errors. However, creating the required intrastromal tunnel incisions with manual tools is difficult, imprecise, and prone to complications. With the FEMTO LDV, tunnel incisions may be shaped and positioned with a degree of precision that cannot be reached...

Features of the optional Lamellar Corneal Surgery Module: • Large excision diameters • Predictable excisions with well-defined • Donor tissue may be used for 2 grafts • Convenient nomograms for all types • Separate superior and inferior tunnels may be created with different dimensions • Self-sealing incision for inserting ring segments created with micrometer- controlled diamond blade • TopView camera allows placement of incisions with 25 pm accuracy under full visual control Setting the trajectory for creating a circular tunnel incision for implanting two Keraring® segments. Size and position...