Contoura® Vision
–Customized LASIK
Contoura® Vision uses a proprietary measurement
system to create a unique map of your eye’s surface,
allowing a customized surgery that will help you
meet your vision goals.1,2
Contoura® Vision
–Customized LASIK
Contoura® Vision uses a proprietary measurement system to create a unique map of your eye’s surface, allowing a customized surgery that will help you meet your vision goals.1,2
Who is a candidate for Contoura® Vision?
Contoura® Vision is a good option for people who want personalized laser vision correction. It captures 22,000 unique data points on the cornea of each eye, creating a unique topographic map of your eye to see the peaks and troughs of your cornea for a customized procedure.3
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have nearsightedness (myopia), with or without astigmatism4
- Have healthy eyes and no major corneal issues
- Want a customized treatment that maps and corrects the unique surface of your eye1,2,5,6
Schedule a consultation with an experienced LASIK surgeon to see if Contoura® Vision is right for you.
What are the Benefits of Contoura® Vision?
Contoura® Vision can improve many of the visual symptoms commonly associated with glasses and contact lenses.2,7,8*
Glare
Starbursts
Halos
Difficulty Driving at Night
*vs. preoperative: glare p<0.01, halos p=0.01, night driving difficulty p<0.01, difficulty reading p<0.01, starbursts p=0.01, vision fluctuation p=0.03, light sensitivity p=0.03 (n=130 eyes).
What Contoura® Vision patients are saying
Clinical studies of patients who had Contoura® Vision LASIK demonstrated that:
of Contoura® Vision patients achieved 20/20 vision without glasses or contact lenses9
At 12 months post-op; n=230
of Contoura® Vision patients achieved 20/16 vision without glasses or contact lenses9
At 12 months post-op; n=274
More than 98% of patients would choose the Contoura® Vision procedure again9
At 12 months post-op; n=124
Frequently Asked Questions
Contoura® Vision is a customized LASIK treatment that uses a highly detailed scan of the eye’s surface — capturing up to 22,000 unique points — to create a personalized treatment plan that can lead to sharper vision than standard LASIK.9,10
Unlike standard LASIK, which corrects vision based on your glasses prescription, Contoura® Vision uses LASIK technology and a proprietary measurement system to create a unique map of your eye’s surface, allowing your doctor to perform a personalized surgery that will improve your vision quality and help you meet your vision goals.1,2 Contoura® -LASIK patients experienced a reduction in side effects like glares and halos.7,8*
*vs. preoperative: glare p<0.01, halos p=0.01 (n=130 eyes).
In clinical studies, more than 9 in 10 patients achieved 20/20 vision or better with Contoura® Vision, and many achieved 20/16 vision without glasses or contact lenses.9*† Some patients reported significant decreases in glare, halos and difficulty driving at night, among other visual complaints.7,8†‡
*At 12 months post-operative (n=274).
†Data based on clinical study; individual result may vary.
‡vs. preoperative: glare p<0.01, halos p=0.01, night driving difficulty p<0.01, difficulty reading p<0.01, starbursts p=0.01, vision fluctuation p=0.03, light sensitivity p=0.03 (n=130 eyes).
Laser eye surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures to correct refractive error.11 After surgery, many patients no longer require glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision and are very happy with their vision and quality of life.12
As with any surgical procedure, there are risk factors associated with laser eye surgery. Please consult your eye care professional to determine if this procedure is right for you. Individual patient results may vary.
Each person who undergoes laser eye surgery has a unique recovery experience. Many people are able to return to work the very next day. Others might experience side effects, such as watery or red eyes for a few days.
Someone should drive you home. Plan not to drive for 24 hours and pick up any medications you have been prescribed.
Please consult your eye care professional to discuss the expected outcomes in your case and the potential risks and warnings, to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Yes—Contoura® Vision is a type of LASIK, which means the surgeon creates a thin flap in the outer layer of your cornea using a laser, to expose the underlying layer.12 The surgeon uses another laser to reshape the tissue of that layer using data specific to your eye.13 The flap is then placed back into position, where it naturally begins to heal.
If you’re not a candidate for flap-based procedures, for example, if you have very thin corneas, your surgeon may recommend a flap-free alternative like PRK.
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1. Ozulken F, Yuksel E Tekin K, et al. Comparison of wavefront-optimized ablation and topography-guided Contoura ablation with LYRA protocol in LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2019;35(4):222–229.
2. Brunson P, Mann PM II, Mann PM, Potvin R. Comparison of refractive and visual acuity results after Contoura® Vision topography-guided LASIK planned with the Phorcides Analytic Engine to results after wavefront-optimized LASIK in eyes with oblique astigmatism. PLoS ONE. 2022;17(12):e0279357.
3. Wavelight ALLEGRO Topolyzer VARIO User Manual.
4. Stulting RD, Fant BS; T-CAT Study Group. Results of topography-guided laser in situ keratomileusis custom ablation treatment with a refractive excimer laser. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016;42(1):11–18.
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8. Rush SW, Pickett CJ, Wilson BJ, Rush RB. Topography-Guided LASIK: A Prospective Study Evaluating Patient-Reported Outcomes. Clin Ophthalmol. 2023;17:2815–2824.
9. FDA Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. ALLEGRETTO WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser.
10. Lobanoff M, Stonecipher K, Tooma T, Wexler S, Potvin R. Clinical outcomes after topography-guided LASIK: comparing results based on a new topography analysis algorithm with those based on manifest refraction. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020;46(6):814–819.
11. Mayo Clinic. LASIK Eye Surgery. Accessed May 3, 2022. Accessed from: https://www.mayoclinic. org/tests-procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/about/pac-20384774.
12. Bastawrous A, Silvester A, Batterbury M. Laser refractive eye surgery. BMJ. 2011;342:d2345.
13. Quick Procedure Manual EX500 en Rev.06 2017-11-17.
Please refer to relevant product directions for use for complete list of indications, contraindications, and warnings. Consult your doctor on relevant safety information about the treatment.
