Custom LASIK with AQUARIUZ technology (Ziemer Group)
AQUARIUZ is actually the name of a new generation Solid-State laser ablation (cutting) developed by the Swiss company Ziemer Group.
Custom LASIK with AQUARIUZ, known as AQUA LASIK or LASIK Supra, is a personalized (custom) vision correction treatment that uses the combination of two advanced technologies It does:
1. Femtosecond laser (such as Femto LDV Z8 Ziemer): to create a precise and very thin corneal flap (Femto-LASIK).
2. AQUARIUZ laser ablation: for trimming and changing the shape of the underlying corneal tissue (stroma).
Main features of AQUARIUZ and customization
The "difference" of AQUARIUZ is mainly focused on gentleness, comfort and precision, which helps the "customization" process.
1. Mildness and comfort (AQUA/Wet Ablation)
• Wet ablation: AQUARIUZ uses wet ablation technology, which is different from traditional lasers (which are gas) and is gentler. It is solid state and works completely without gas. For this reason, unlike traditional excimer lasers, it does not produce any loud noise and does not have an unpleasant burning smell, which minimizes the patient's stress.
2. Accuracy and Customization
Although AQUARIUZ is not specifically introduced based on Wavefront technology (which is a type of customization), its technical features enable very precise LASIK:
• High Precision: This system has 6D eye tracking (tracking in six three-dimensional directions and rotation) and intelligent automatic alignment system. This high precision ensures that the laser cutting (ablation) is performed exactly at the planned point, even if the patient's eye moves during the operation.
• Aspherical Profile: The shape of the part removed from the cornea has an aspheric profile that corresponds to the current situation.
• Flap customization (in Z-LASIK): In the overall process of Z-LASIK (which uses Ziemer lasers), flap parameters (diameter, position Customized LASIK with AQUARIUZ is a combination of two technologies: Femto-LASIK for precise flap creation, and AQUARIUZ laser ablation for undercutting. Its distinguishing features in ablation:
• Use of solid state ablation laser (AQUARIUZ) instead of traditional excimer laser.
• More gentle on the corneal tissue and maintaining moisture.
• Calmer environment in the operating room (silent and odorless).