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There are many exciting things happening at the Laser Eye Institute of Hawaii!
Here is an update.

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Received the latest S4 upgrade.  Our laser has been upgraded to the VISX S4 and is ready for WaveScan treatments (pending FDA approval).  We were one of the first in the country to receive this upgrade. 

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The addition of the "Active Track," VISX's 3D eye tracking system. This new feature will be helpful for those patients who were always afraid that they wouldn't be able to keep their eye still during the laser treatment.

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Received FDA approval to use :variable spot scanning" technology on their lasers. which allows  a larger treatment zone for myopia. This new software will address those myopic patients with larger pupils and this feature is called the "Blend Zone Option,"

VISX announced on May 23, 2003 that it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CustomVue laser vision correction.  This wavefront ablation procedure sets a new standard for vision correction, with the potential to enable better vision than with contacts or glasses.
 
The FDA approval allows for WaveScan diagnosis and CustomVue treatment of patients with nearsightedness and astigmatism.  This approval is specifically for wavefront-guided LASIK for correction of myopic astigmatism up to -6.00 MRSE, with cylinder between 0.00 and -3.00D.
 
The CustomVue procedure tailors a unique correction for each individual.  It employs the VISX WaveScan System, a new diagnostic system that captures a "fingerprint" of the eye which is 25 times more precise than what was previously measurable by standard methods for glasses and contact lenses.  WaveScan evaluates more than nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism; it captures other, more specific imperfections in each individual's vision.  This data is then used to generate an individualized treatment for a CustomVue procedure.
 
FDA clinical study data presented at the 2003 ASCRS Symposium showed that at one year following the procedure, 98% of the clinical study participants could see 20/20 or better UCVA, while nearly 70% had either the same or better post-op UCVA compared to their pre-op BSCVA.  A six-month evaluation of the clinical study participants were very satisfied with their night vision after the VISX CustomVue procedure, compared to their night vision before with glasses or contacts.  "Our goal is to continue to introduce new technologies that advance laser vision correction.  We are very pleased to be the first on the U.S. market with approval of laser vision correction for both nearsightedness and astigmatism.  We are now moving ahead with an FDA approved human clinical study for CustomVue procedures for the treatment of farsightedness," stated Liz Davila, chairman and chief executive officer of VISX.
 
VISX calls it "CustomVue procedures".  We have been referring to these procedures as "WaveScan procedures".  So if you hear "CustomVue", it is referring to the same thing.
 
 

Laser Eye Institute of Hawaii, the first doctor-network laser center in the United States will soon celebrate their fifth anniversary and completion of over 10,000 successful laser vision correction procedures. The center began providing excimer refractive procedures in February of 1996 shortly after the United States FDA approval of the procedure PRK. Surveys of past patients indicate a remarkable 99.4% "extremely satisfied" rating with their overall laser vision correction experience and outcome after surgery. In addition to thousands of satisfied patients, LEI-Hawaii has an extensive and strong network of doctors, with over 90% of all Optometrists in the state of Hawaii as members of the Laser Eye Network Panel of Doctors, and both primary surgeons Tyrie Jenkins, MD and Carlos Omphroy, MD are among the top 5% of refractive surgeons in the country. No wonder, despite heavy competition and price compression, LEI-Hawaii remains the busiest refractive center in the state.

When involved with any laser surgery, we always recommend only the best for our patients. When you decide to see us for laser correction, we will provide the following:

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The best surgeons in Hawaii (ranks 95% in the nation)

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Provide the most careful pre and post care including accurate and repeated testing of your visual correction before surgery

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Offer lifetime assurance warranty (if your vision changes, we will re-do your laser surgery at no additional charge). No other laser clinic offers this warranty.

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We provide laser correction for the widest selection of eyes, even those difficult eyes that have wide pupils, thin corneas, high myopias, high hyperopes (+5DS,-4CYL), high astigmatism.

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We will work with you to determine the best visual correction that works best for you including monovision (standard or modified).

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VISX LASER:  VISX has  received FDA approval for the treatment of myopia up to –12 diopters and astigmatism correction to –4 diopters. Our recently upgraded laser is ready to treat these parameters.

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For more information: Call our office for a free consultation or if you like we can have a Patient Coordinator or myself call you at your convenience and answer the questions that you may have. We have a 10 minute video on the Laser procedure that you may view in our office at any time (no appointment necessary), and brochures are always available.

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If you are ready for this exciting procedure, then call our office for a Pre-Laser Exam visit. If you are a soft lens wearer, you must not wear your lenses for at least one week before the pre-laser exam and if you are a rigid gas permeable wearer, you must not wear your lenses for at least 3 weeks.

To have a Laser Vision Consultant provide you with more information & details please feel out the following email form processor:



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Key Benefits

bulletEliminate nearsightedness, farsightedness  & astigmatism.
bulletExcellent for active people who don't like wearing glasses or contacts.
bulletEliminate dependence on glasses or contacts.
bulletQuicker healing time with Lasik & no pain.

In Summary

bulletMyopia up to -12.00. Over -12 may be available.
bulletAstigmatism up to -4.00
bulletHyperopia to +6.00 and astigmatism to -1.00.
bulletMonovision correction also available.

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