April 26, 2012
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Alcon launches new excimer laser
CHICAGO — Alcon introduced its new WaveLight EX500 excimer laser here at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
The excimer laser has an upgradeable platform, with a multi-dimensional 1050 Hz tracker synchronized at 500 Hz and non-contact dynamic pachymetry. It delivers a 500 Hz pulse frequency laser capable of a 1.4 sec/D ablation.
The laser is equipped with safety features such as a 1050 Hz eye tracker synchronized with the laser.
The WaveLight EX500 excimer laser was approved for sale in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2011.