Interesting Laser Eye Surgery Facts
- The first human eye was treated in 1987 using an AMO laser (formerly VISX).
- There have been 7 generations of laser systems since 1987 and over 30 platform upgrades.
- Over 60% of all Laser Vision Correction procedures in North America are performed on an AMO Star laser.
- AMO, the manufacturer of the Star laser, invests more in R&D than all other laser companies combined (over 60 research scientists).
- AMO lasers have treated more than 8 million eyes worldwide, safely and with excellent results.
- In North America, more procedures are done with AMO Star technology than all other lasers combined.
- Each day, 2,000 procedures are performed on people around the world
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What are Excimer Lasers?
Excimer lasers produce cool concentrated beams of ultraviolet light that safely and painlessly separate the molecular bonds and remove microscopic layers of corneal tissue leaving the underlying tissue virtually untouched. more FAQs
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