Treatment Technology

Pioneering and innovative procedures require commitment to invest in the latest technology. On the inside of development and as an advisor and reference centre to the ophthalmic industry, Centre for Sight have consistently introduced new innovative technology to the UK — technology that has subsequently been adopted by other practices.

These ‘firsts’ include the introduction of Intralase blade-free LASIK laser eye surgery over eighteen months before any other UK provider — a procedure since acknowledged as the most advanced and safest laser eye surgery procedures currently available and approved for US fighter pilots and NASA astronauts.

“It was a comfort knowing I was being treated using the most advanced laser technology available.”

Paul Taylor
Centre for Sight Patient

Technology is only as good as the user

There is no doubt that technology is important, however even more important is understanding of the technology and what it can achieve as well as personalising the treatment to each individual eye. This is where Centre for Sight excels. All Centre for Sight surgeons are fellowship trained in the Cornea, which is the structure that is modified by laser eye surgery. Their phenomenal understanding of corneal shape, anatomy, physiology and responses to healing combined with intimate understanding of the capabilities (and limitations) of the technology optimises both outcomes and enhances safety.

Advanced Control Eye Tracker – Iris recognition & registration

Iris recognition, similar to that used in security installations, is used to register and track the eye in four directions. This technology ensures absolute precision in laser delivery. It also has the benefit of recognising the eye, eliminating any possibility of treatment errors – a further safety feature. The Advanced Control Eyetracker – yet another UK first for Centre for Sight, is faster than the previous version and able to dynamically follow the eye if it rotates.

Zywave Aberrometer

A state of the art aberrometer aquires wavefront data which is the eye’s unique optical profile and is used to customise wavefront treatments. Wavefront treatments are performed where felt to be appropriate by the treating surgeon and used in correction of short and longsight.

Pentacam HR

Although we have the Orbscan IIz we also use the Pentacam which uses a different method of acquiring similar data. The two correlate well, however the Pentacam has some advantages which helps your consultant make decisions with confidence. In addition to 3 dimensional corneal data, the device images the cornea and the anterior chamber, which helps determine suitability for other procedures such as Phakic lenses and also provides data to calculate cataract lens implant power calculations for those who have had previous laser surgery.