Helm Vision Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the latest technology in laser vision correction here in the Santa Clarita Valley. We now have the Alcon Wavelight Allegretto laser system here at the Laser Vision Center of Santa Clarita. The German designed and engineered ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ is the first vision correction system in the world specifically built to preserve the natural shape of the cornea, resulting in clearer vision, in both daylight and low light conditions. Studies have found the ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ to be one of the first lasers in which patients reported a reduction in postoperative glare compared to their preoperative vision.
Excimer lasers treat nearsightedness and farsightedness by utilizing a beam of laser energy to reshape the cornea. When the light is focused directly on the center, a complete treatment is given. When the light shines at an angle to treat the sides of the cornea, the laser energy is weaker. This can result in 20 percent less treatment being given to the peripheral cornea than to the central cornea. This incomplete treatment can result in night vision problems when the pupil enlarges. The ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ with PerfectPulse Technology™ is the first laser system designed to calculate each individual’s corneal shape and compensate for the loss of laser energy on the periphery by providing extra laser pulses. The effective treatment area expands beyond the center portion of the cornea to sharpen vision and reduce the chance of glare and halos after surgery.
The ALLEGRETTO WAVE™ is an exceptionally stable laser with extremely precise calibration. It is the only laser designed to take into account the starting curvature of the cornea being treated, with the intent to preserve the naturally aspheric (“prolate”) corneal shape after treatment; Clinical data presented to FDA showed that quality of night vision after treatment was better than night vision quality before treatment, with either glasses or contact lenses.
Although we have been very pleased with the results obtained with our previous laser, our new laser will shorten treatment times, and function without dilation, which will speed recovery. Our mission is to offer the finest technology to the residents of Santa Clarita, in order to optimize our outcomes, maintaining the highest level of patient satisfaction.
To schedule an appointment or to arrange a tour of our facility, please call us at 661-259-3937. You may also send me an email at craighelm@sbcglobal.net .