Alcon announced it has launched a new website (yourlasiksolution.com) to help educate patients about LASIK and surgery options, including its WaveLight® LASIK technology with CONTOURA® Vision. Alcon gathered input from real-world LASIK patients about the type of information that was critical to make an informed decision on whether moving forward with the procedure was right for them. These topics are featured on the website as well as an overview of Alcon’s personalized topography-guided LASIK technology, CONTOURA® Vision.
The key topics featured on the website include:
- What to expect before, during and after surgery
- Overview of expected costs
- Concerns about the safety of LASIK
- Testimonials from LASIK patients
- Downloadable discussion guide
- Doctor locator tool to help patients identify a surgeon in their area
- Overview of WaveLight® LASIK technology with CONTOURA® Vision
With CONTOURA® Vision, life after a LASIK procedure means excellent vision for a large number of patients. In a clinical study with eyes treated with CONTOURA® Vision, 92.6% achieved 20/20 vision or better and many patients experienced even greater benefits: nearly two-thirds of eyes achieved at least 20/16 vision, and 15.7% of eyes achieved 20/10 vision or better. Of patients who used CONTOURA® Vision, 98.4% say they would do it again.
In addition to encouraging patients to visit the new website, Alcon WaveLight® surgeons can submit a form online at www.updatemylocator.com to update or add their location information for the surgeon locator tool on the website.
Important Information about WaveLight® Excimer Lasers
The WaveLight® femtosecond and excimer laser systems are medical devices that are indicated for use in performing laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) procedures to correct certain kinds of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. Only doctors who have been trained in laser refractive surgery (including laser calibration and operation) should use WaveLight® technology.
The most common risks of refractive laser vision correction surgery include dry eye syndrome; the possible need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery; visual symptoms including halos, glare, starbursts, and double vision; and loss of vision.
Full news release: https://www.alcon.com/media-release/alcon-launches-new-website-educate-patients-lasik-and-personalized-topography-guided