VISX Custom Vue Laser has been FDA approved
Missouri Eye Institute proudly announces their VISX CustomVue Laser Procedure has been given FDA approval, establishing a new standard in laser vision correction. The approval is based on a multi-center clinical study that confirmed the saftey and efficacy of this new laser procedure.
VISX CustomVue laser vision correction is WaveScan-driven, which enables surgeon to measure and correct unique imperfections in each individual’s vision. WaveScan technology produces a detailed map of the eye much like a “fingerprint”, with no two eyes being alike. The WaveScan digital information is transferred to the laser, providing a new level of precision and accuracy. The CustomVue procedure tailors a distinct correction for each individual-in fact each treatment is “designed” by the unique characterisitcs of the individual’s eyes. With the CustomVue procedure, some nearsighted and astigmatism individuals may achieve a new level of vision, which is better than was possible with conventional glasses or contact lenses. CustomVue is also approved to treat the broadest range of individuals.
At one year after the VISX CustomVue procedure, 100% of the clinical study participants could pass a driving test without glasses or contacts. 98% of the participants could see 20/20 and 70% could see better than 20/20. In the clinical study, four times as many participants were very satisfied with their night vision after the VISX CustomVue procedure, compared to their night vision before with glasses or contacts.
Missouri Eye Institute currently has the only VISX CustomVue Laser in the Greater Springfield area.