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About Dr. Alan Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell, a board certified ophthalmologist, is one of an elite group of fellowship trained refractive surgeons and has performed over 5,000 refractive procedures. He is currently Medical Director of the Mitchell Refractive Surgery and Eye Center. >>Read More About Dr. Mitchell

Allegretto Wave®

Custom LASIK | Allegretto Wave® | Boca Raton Laser vision correction is a constantly evolving field with new advances being made all the time that offer both patients and doctors a better sense of comfort and security for the LASIK procedure. While effective results have been achieved from these procedures for many years, there are now lasers available to help minimize side effects through precise, controlled correction that benefits all patients.

The Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser is an FDA-approved, advanced system for laser vision correction with increased speed, accuracy and safety. This product was developed in Germany by top doctors seeking to combine the most effective technologies in laser vision correction to produce a system with unparalleled precision and accuracy. The Allegretto Wave system has been used across the world for over 10 years, and has been FDA-approved since 2003 for effective LASIK treatment.

Wavefront Technology

The Allegretto Wave procedure uses advanced wavefront technology to compensate for the curvature of the cornea by increasing the size and location of the corrected area, which effectively reduces side effects such as poor night vision, glare and halos. Earlier laser vision correction techniques focused only on the centered front of the cornea, resulting in a flattened circular area that ended abruptly and created spherical aberrations that could lead to unwanted side effects.

Speed and Accuracy

The Allegretto Wave system employs a 0.9mm small-spot laser beam that transmits 200 pulses per second, a higher rate than any other laser available for this procedure. Correction of one diopter takes just four seconds of treatment. This laser can also extend to treat an 8.0mm area, with a blend zone of 9.0mm, making it an ideal choice for patients with large pupils or those concerned with night vision.

Eye Tracker

Our eyes make constant involuntary movements, up to 100 times per second, even when we sleep or remain motionless. This makes it sometimes difficult for your doctor to achieve the most precise correction during surgery. The Allegretto Wave system includes an eye tracker to track your eye movements during surgery and make sure that the eye has not moved before delivering the laser energy. Movements are tracked 200 times a second, each time the laser pulse is released. If the eye has moved, the laser will stop and wait for it to move back into position.

Perfect Pulse Technology

Perfect Pulse Technology controls every single pulse transmitted by the laser, to ensure the accuracy and safety of the procedure. With this monitoring, only every fifth pulse overlaps, reducing the risk of overheating the cornea. This also adds to the speed, precision and safety offered by the Allegretto Wave laser.

Results

After the Allegretto Wave laser procedure, patients experience corrected near and far vision and often enjoy vision that is better than 20/20. In fact, over half of all patients reported 20/16 vision one year after treatment. The laser offers highly customized cornea reshaping for the best possible results from any type of laser vision correction.

If you are interested in learning more about the Allegretto Wave Technology and find out if this procedure is right for you, please call us today to schedule a consultation. Laser vision correction has never been easier to achieve.

Custom LASIK

Custom LASIK, also known as wavefront LASIK, is quickly becoming the new standard in laser vision correction as it offers the most accurate, individualized results for each patient. This FDA-approved procedure uses three-dimensional measurements of the eye to help guide the laser as it reshapes the cornea and corrects your vision.

Custom LASIK lets patients benefit from a higher chance of achieving 20/20 vision, with many patients achieving vision that is better than 20/20, a feat often unachievable with traditional LASIK or glasses or contacts. Custom LASIK also reduces the risk of poor night vision and glare, side effects that are common with traditional LASIK.

During this procedure, a wavefront device transmits a ray of light into your eye that is received and arranged into a unique pattern to create a 3-D map of your eye, including both lower and higher order aberrations. This information is then transferred to the laser and applied to your eye’s position, allowing your doctor to achieve customized vision correction for your individual needs.