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Our eyes are one of the most precious gifts. They're portals that help us navigate our
world. Windows that let beauty into our lives.
They let us see the subtlety in that knowing smile. The first change of the season. The
last ray of light. And all the splendor that lies before us.
But without good vision, it's not about what you're seeing, it's about what you're missing.
What if you could put your world back in focus? See life's moments as they were meant to be
seen? What if you could enjoy freedom from glasses or contacts? The iLASIK procedure
will change the way you see the world. And, how the world sees you.
Important patient safety information: LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is
a laser surgery procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea to reduce
or eliminate nearsightedness, farsightedness, or mixed visual irregularities due to an abnormal
curve in the cornea. Only an eye care professional trained in laser vision correction can determine
if you are a candidate for this procedure. You should not have LASIK if you have collagen
vascular (such as rheumatoid arthritis), autoimmune, or an immunodeficiency disease because they
affect the body's ability to heal. You should not have this procedure if you are pregnant
or nursing, show signs of corneal thinning, or take medications with eye-related side
effects, such as Isotretinoin (Accutane®) for acne treatment or Amiodarone hydrochloride
(Cordarone®) for normalizing heart rhythm. Precautions: Your doctor will examine your
eyes to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure. Talk to your doctor about
any eye-related conditions, injuries, or surgeries you have had, as well as any changes to your
vision in the past year. These may result in poor vision after LASIK. Tell your doctor
about any medications you are taking. After surgery, you may find it more difficult to
see in conditions such as dim light, rain, snow, fog, or glare from bright lights at
night. LASIK is for patients 21 and over. Side effects: Possible side effects include
dryness, which may be severe; loss of vision or the possible need for glasses or contact
lenses after surgery; and visual disturbances such as halos (hazy rings around lights),
glare, starbursts, double images, and other visual irregularities that may be debilitating.
LASIK requires the use of an instrument (keratome) that cuts a flap on the surface of the cornea,
and this may potentially cause swelling, corneal scratch, and other flap-related complications.
Please consult with your eye care professional and carefully review the Patient Information
Booklet regarding the potential risks and benefits of this procedure. Results may vary
for each individual patient. The iLASIK Platform utilizes Advanced CustomVue
Technology with the Star S4 IR Excimer Laser System and WaveScan WaveFront System, as well
as the IntraLase FS Femtosecond Laser or iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser.
Caution: U.S. Federal Law restricts these devices to use by practitioners who have been
trained in their calibration and operation and who have experience in the surgical treatment
and management of refractive errors. ©2013 Abbott Medical Optics Inc. STAR S4IR,
WaveScan WaveFront, IntraLase, VISX, iFS, and iLasik are trademarks owned by or licensed
to Abbott Laboratories, its affiliates or subsidiaries. Accutane is a trademark of Hoffmann-La
Roche Inc. Corsarone is a trademark of Sanofi S.A. 2012.12.17-RF6169