WaveLight next-gen LASIK
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
U.S. subsidiary of German firm WaveLight AG gains approval for its Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser via PMA supplement, announced July 17. The vision-correction system doubles its precursor's repetition rate from 200 Hz to 400 Hz. The increased speed is particularly beneficial for time-intensive procedures and high-volume practices, WaveLight says. The firm recently reorganized its stateside operations and marketing to counter lagging U.S. sales...You may also be interested in...
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