Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its iFS(TM) Advanced Femtosecond Laser. This 5th Generation device, built on eight years of AMO's proprietary iLASIK(TM) technology, is capable of creating a corneal flap during the LASIK procedure in less than 10 seconds.

The Advanced Femtosecond laser uses a unique inverted bevel-in side cut angle designed to provide a virtually effortless flap lift, increase post-operative flap adhesion and enhance the biomechanical stability of the post-LASIK cornea.
With full customization capabilities, it also produces an elliptical flap to enhance surgical options and includes IntraLase-Enabled Keratoplasty (IEK).


"The new iFS laser provides the surgeon with the ability to select LASIK flap dimensions customized to individual refractive errors and corneal anatomy," said Perry Binder, MD, head of the Gordon Binder Weiss Vision Institute in San Diego, CA. "This exciting new laser, combined with the iLASIK technology suite, provides the surgeon with the most advanced technologies to give their patients the safest and best outcomes."

Dr. Binder observed clinical trials of the iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser and served as medical monitor for the technology prior to its clearance by the FDA.

Additional features of the IntraLase femtosecond technology include:

--Higher repetition rate

--Tighter spot separation; lower energy

--High-resolution digital video microscope

--New contemporary user interface, keyboard and touch screen

--Ergonomic design for maximum surgeon comfort

The new laser, available now for order, will be shipped to U.S. surgeons by third quarter 2008.

ABOUT ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS

The Santa Ana, CA-based company is a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products. AMO focuses on providing the full range of advanced refractive technologies and support to help eye care professionals deliver optimal vision and lifestyle experiences to patients of all ages.
AMO owns the rights to several product brands, including Tecnis(R), Clariflex(R) and Sensar (R) IOLs, Healon (R) viscoelastics, iDesign (R) along with IntraLASIK (R).

AMO employs 4,000 worldwide with operations in 24 countries. Its global reach includes markets in approximately 60 countries.

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