The efficient compact model
The SCHWIND AMARIS 500E combines efficiency and safety. Automatic Fluence Level Adjustment (AFLA) ensures an optimal balance between the total number of laser pulses and the energy delivered. The result is fast ablation with advanced smoothening of the cornea.
The laser system, with a 500 Hz repetition rate, is well complemented by a 5D eye tracker, which compensates for eye movements in five dimensions. The SCHWIND AMARIS 500E is trusted by eye surgeons, and the outstanding performance of this compact laser system is verified by numerous studies.4 – 6
4 SmartSurfACE transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy with mitomycin C enhancement after small incision lenticule extraction. Gab-Alla AA. Eye Vis (Lond). 2021 Sep 1;8(1):28.
5 Stability of corneal topography and aberrometry after hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis with a 500Hz excimer laser platform: A 3-year follow-up study. Plaza-Puche AB, Vargas V, Yébana P, Arba-Mosquera S, Alio JL. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov;30(6):1238-1245.
6 Single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in high myopia: qualitative and quantitative visual functions. Adib-Moghaddam S, Soleyman-Jahi S, Adili-Aghdam F, Arba Mosquera S, Hoorshad N, Tofighi S. Int J Ophthalmol. 2017 Mar 18;10(3):445-452.
Precise: 5D eye tracking
Treatment success is enhanced by SCHWIND’s proprietary active 5D eye tracker which enables a unique level of precision. It is linked to the SCHWIND diagnostic systems and captures all eye motion (static as well as dynamic) during the procedure, for outstanding outcomes.
During the procedure, it precisely determines and compensates for the following eye movement dimensions:
- X-axis
- Y-axis
- Horizontal rolling
- Vertical rolling
- Eye rotation around the visual axis: static and dynamic cyclotorsion
Changes in pupil size are detected, and the laser is adjusted as necessary. In conjunction with the 5D eye tracker, this automatic function ensures correct centring throughout the procedure.
Touch-free and gentler to the eye: SCHWIND SmartSurfACE
The SCHWIND AMARIS family works with all common treatment methods. This includes SCHWIND’s innovative SmartSurfACE technology. SmartSurfACE combines the benefits of touch-free TransPRK surface treatment with innovative SCHWIND SmartPulse technology. In TransPRK, vision is precisely corrected through the top layers of the cornea, gently and without touching the eye.
It works without suction, cut or incision. SmartPulse leaves the cornea surface smoother after lasering, accelerating the healing process. The patient experiences more comfortable treatment and faster recovery.
Fast: 500 Hz pulse rate
The fast repetition rate and short ablation time of 2.0 seconds per dioptre* provide more patient safety and comfort. It is significantly faster than other laser systems on the market. The speed of treatment helps prevent cornea dehydration, since patients don’t need to keep their eyes open as long.
*LASIK, no astigmatism, 12.5 mm HSA, 6 mm optical zone
Benefits at a glance
*LASIK, no astigmatism, 12.5 mm HSA, 6 mm optical zone
*LASIK, without astigmatism, 12.5 HSA, 6 mm optical zone
Versatile: SCHWIND CAM
The modular SCHWIND CAM software facilitates optimum treatment planning for a very wide range of applications in refractive and therapeutic corneal surgery. SCHWIND CAM takes into account all diagnostic data, including corneal wavefront, ocular wavefront and pachymetry (central cornea thickness).
The modules are:
• ORK-CAM for refractive corneal surgery
• PresbyMAX for presbyopia treatment
• PTK-CAM for therapeutic corneal surgery
The KPL (keratoplasty) option in PTK-CAM supports safe and precise corneal transplants for patients for whom perforating keratoplasty is indicated.
Further advantages
Intelligent Thermal Effect Control (ITEC)
Higher safety through corneal temperature monitoring and laser pulse sorting for minimum heating, resulting in very gentle ablation
Automatic Fluence Level Adjustment (AFLA)
Balanced pulse number and energy for the perfect combination of fast treatment and high corneal smoothness
Integrated slit lamp
Immediate postoperative control down to the deep layers of the cornea
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking lamp
Lamp integrated in the workflow – Ready to use immediately, no additional adjustment necessary
Swivelling laser arm and powered swivelling bed
Comfort and convenience for patient, doctor and assistants
Treatment Assistant Manager (TAM)
Easier operation through controlled sequence of the operation steps light intensity, microscope magnification and fixation points; each step is individually adjustable
Automatic video record of treatment
Many teaching, reviewing and marketing possibilities
