Johnson & Johnson Vision has announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its next-generation laser vision correction solution, the ELITA Femtosecond Laser System.** The new laser will allow surgeons to perform refractive correction on patients with myopia, with or without astigmatism, via the SILK Procedure, a new lenticular procedure (Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis). The ELITA System leverages an ultra-precise laser pulse and fast laser delivery system to deliver a very smooth corneal surface, making lenticular removal extremely easy.1,2,3
“The ELITA System represents a generational leap in corneal refractive technology, leveraging advanced technologies and designs to deliver improvements in surgical experiences and patient outcomes,” said Xiao-Yu Song, Global Head of R&D,*** Johnson & Johnson Vision. “Early clinical results have shown promising visual outcomes and patient satisfaction data, leading us to believe that the ELITA System, and the SILK Procedure, has the potential to elevate the standard of care for patients with myopia.”3,4
The SILK Procedure brings to market a proprietary biconvex lenticule shape that’s designed to offer the following advantages:
- posterior and anterior surface matching without any corneal folding when the lenticule is removed from the cornea4,5
- better preservation of biomechanical strength of the cornea and faster nerve regeneration due to less corneal fibers being cut5
The ELITA Femtosecond Laser System is indicated for myopia patients with or without astigmatism up to -12DS, up to - 6DC, with sum of sphere & cylinder between -1.00D and -12:00D using minus cylinder convention.3 It is also indicated for use in LASIK flap procedures. It will soon be available for ophthalmologists in select countries across Asia Pacific and Europe.
**The ELITA Femtosecond Laser System is not yet approved for use in the U.S. This content is intended for Healthcare Professionals only, not for the general public.
Read the full press release here.
Source: Johnson & Johnson Vision