Advanced CustomVue™ Procedure

The Advanced CustomVue procedure is ushering in a new era in laser vision correction. The doorway to freedom from glasses and contact lenses is now open to millions of people, including many who were once told they were not candidates

The reason is simple-until now, there has never been a LASIK procedure that offers the precision and accuracy of the Advanced CustomVue treatment. Since 2003, the CustomVue™ procedure has earned FDA approval to treat the broadest range of vision imperfections, including mild to severe nearsightedness (up to 11 diopters of correction), farsightedness, and all types of astigmatism.

Come see the world that’s waiting for you, a world with clear vision

The most effective, advanced LASIK procedure available today.- Market Scope 2006 Annual Refractive Surgeons Survey

This could be you

I didn’t realize that I was a candidate.

Why not open the door to a bright, clear future?

I spent the last ten years of my life dealing with contact lenses and eyeglasses when I didn’t have to.

Your wait is over

No more lost, torn or dirty contact lenses. No more hassles. No more time spent putting in and taking out contacts. No more glasses. Nothing between you and your world.

It is possible

Clinical studies submitted to the FDA show that the Advanced CustomVue procedure can potentially produce better vision than is possible with glasses or contact lenses. In fact, 91 percent of all patients treated were as satisfied or more satisfied with their vision after the Advanced CustomVue procedure than they were before with glasses or contact lenses.

I tell my family and friends that if you can do it, do it. Don’t wait. The results are amazing.

The difference is clear

The results patients experience are made possible by remarkable technology advances and exclusive mathematical formulas that combine to create the Advanced CustomVue ™ procedure. Technologies include the WaveScan WaveFront ™ System that identifies and measures imperfections in a patient’s eyes 25 times more precisely than standard measurements for glasses or contact lenses. The digital data from the WaveScan ™ System is transferred to the STAR S4 IR ™ Excimer Laser, which is used to perform the treatment. In addition, the Advanced CustomVue procedure uses FDA-approved VISX ™ Iris Registration Technology, a non-contact method of aligning the treatment to the cornea, providing greater laser alignment accuracy.

First and foremost

The Advanced CustomVue procedure was developed by VISX, the company that first introduced laser vision correction in 1995. VISX Technology remains the industry’s leader, used by more doctors in the U.S. than all others combined. In 2005, VISX joined the Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) family of companies to form the world’s foremost innovator and provider of LASIK.

There was absolutely no discomfort and it was over before I knew it.

The path to freedom

Your journey begins by scheduling a personal consultation with your doctor. During your visit, you’ll learn about the procedure and undergo testing that ensures you are a good candidate to receive Advanced CustomVue LASIK treatment.

One of the tests you will undergo is a WaveScan test which creates a map of the unique imperfections of your eyes. The Advanced CustomVue procedure uses the digital information from that map to design a custom treatment for each of your eyes. Patented Iris Registration technology, available only with the Advanced CustomVue procedure, centers the treatment correctly, independent of the normal pupil shifts that occur after measurement and before treatment, regardless of the amount of time between. The one-of-a-kind approach and technical safeguards allow the Advanced CustomVue procedure to achieve exceptional accuracy and precision.

When the doctor moved the equipment from my face, I could see the perforated holes in the ceiling. I can’t even express how that made me feel.

Full speed ahead

On the day of your LASIK treatment, your doctor will place anesthetic drops in your eyes. The WaveScan map data is transferred to the STAR S4 IR ™ Excimer Laser, which uses a cool laser beam to remove microscopic layers of cells, reshaping your cornea to create a new curvature. 

Bringing your world into focus

Many patients experience immediate results, which continue to improve over the next several days. The morning following surgery, patients often wake up to a crisp, clear view of the world that surprises and delights them.

I wish I had done this years ago. It’s fantastic.

Looking ahead

During clinical trials for FDA approvals of all indications—nearsightedness, extreme nearsightedness, farsightedness, mixed astigmatism—participants treated were tested over many months. One year after treatments, results showed:

• Almost three quarters could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses
• The vast majority were satisfied or very satisfied with their night vision after treatment compared to night vision before treatment with glasses or contact lenses

Other notable outcomes for specific indications show:

• 98 percent of nearsighted patients could see 20/20 or better one year after treatment
• Nearly three times as many extremely nearsighted patients in the clinical trial were very satisfied with their vision after the procedure compared with their vision before the procedure with glasses or contact lenses.
• More than 95 percent of patients with mixed astigmatism could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses one year after treatment

Open the door to a world in focus.

Take the next step today by calling to schedule your consultation for LASIK. Step through the doorway and enter a new world without the hassles of glasses and contact lenses. To find a doctor in your area go to www.personalbestvision.com and simply enter your city and state or zip code to learn about Advanced CustomVue certified doctors. Choose a doctor at a location convenient for you. Their goal is to provide you with the best vision outcome possible using their skill and the most advanced laser system available. Experience your Personal Best Vision™ now.

The quotes from patients expressed herein reflect their personal experiences and may not necessarily represent every patient’s experience. Prescription only. See your physician for prescribing information. Your results may vary.

CustomVue, Advanced CustomVue, VISX, WaveScan WaveFront, WaveScan, STAR S4 IR and Personal Best Vision are trademarks of VISX, Incorporated.