19 November 2011
MUSCAT -- Reinforcing its position at the cutting-edge of eye-care services in the Sultanate, Muscat Eye Laser Center has announced the addition of the breakthrough Avedro System to its ever-expanding technological capabilities in the treatment of corneal problems.
The Avedro System, coveted by the world's leading eye-care clinics, is currently the equipment of choice in the treatment of keratoconus, a degenerative disorder of the cornea, in which there is a progressive change of its curvature, leading to an abnormal conical shape.
The Avedro KXL System offers a superfast, safe and non-invasive alternative to stop the progression of keratoconus and, in many cases, to avoid the need of penetrating keratoplasty (cornea transplant).
"The system is designed to perform accelerated corneal cross-linking procedure (KXL) that represents a qualitative leap over the traditional corneal collagen cross-linking procedure.
"While the latter procedure usually takes an hour and is fraught with post-surgical challenges, the advanced KXL process is over in a few minutes and with amazing results. Additionally the light beam is more homogeneous producing a more precise treatment that implies a safer result," explained Dr Maria Clara Arbelaez, Medical Director.
Additionally, the Avedro System's unique capabilities allow for the treatment of LASIK patients without having any adverse impact on the refractive correction. In this procedure, called LASIK-XTRA, it is possible to increase the strength of the cornea with a three-minute treatment that accompanies the standard LASIK procedure. "LASIK-XTRA does not contribute to patient discomfort nor have any adverse effects on the refractive outcome of the LASIK procedure. LASIK-XTRA corneal strengthening is applicable to some selected LASIK patients, as well as post-LASIK patients who are suffering from corneal ectasia," Dr Maria added.
The Avedro System enjoys global appeal with the prestigious certification of 'Conformité Européenne' (CE). Products bearing the CE mark are certified as meeting the health and safety standards of the EU and thus eligible for commercialisation across the European Economic Community and in other countries which recognise the CE Mark.
With the acquisition of the Avedro KXL System, Muscat Eye Laser Center joins the ranks of the world's most advanced eye-care clinics, in making available, here in Oman, high-tech solutions to patients.
MUSCAT -- Reinforcing its position at the cutting-edge of eye-care services in the Sultanate, Muscat Eye Laser Center has announced the addition of the breakthrough Avedro System to its ever-expanding technological capabilities in the treatment of corneal problems.
The Avedro System, coveted by the world's leading eye-care clinics, is currently the equipment of choice in the treatment of keratoconus, a degenerative disorder of the cornea, in which there is a progressive change of its curvature, leading to an abnormal conical shape.
The Avedro KXL System offers a superfast, safe and non-invasive alternative to stop the progression of keratoconus and, in many cases, to avoid the need of penetrating keratoplasty (cornea transplant).
"The system is designed to perform accelerated corneal cross-linking procedure (KXL) that represents a qualitative leap over the traditional corneal collagen cross-linking procedure.
"While the latter procedure usually takes an hour and is fraught with post-surgical challenges, the advanced KXL process is over in a few minutes and with amazing results. Additionally the light beam is more homogeneous producing a more precise treatment that implies a safer result," explained Dr Maria Clara Arbelaez, Medical Director.
Additionally, the Avedro System's unique capabilities allow for the treatment of LASIK patients without having any adverse impact on the refractive correction. In this procedure, called LASIK-XTRA, it is possible to increase the strength of the cornea with a three-minute treatment that accompanies the standard LASIK procedure. "LASIK-XTRA does not contribute to patient discomfort nor have any adverse effects on the refractive outcome of the LASIK procedure. LASIK-XTRA corneal strengthening is applicable to some selected LASIK patients, as well as post-LASIK patients who are suffering from corneal ectasia," Dr Maria added.
The Avedro System enjoys global appeal with the prestigious certification of 'Conformité Européenne' (CE). Products bearing the CE mark are certified as meeting the health and safety standards of the EU and thus eligible for commercialisation across the European Economic Community and in other countries which recognise the CE Mark.
With the acquisition of the Avedro KXL System, Muscat Eye Laser Center joins the ranks of the world's most advanced eye-care clinics, in making available, here in Oman, high-tech solutions to patients.
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