Our Laser Vision Correction Technology

Introducing The Latest and Greatest Vision Correction Technology Available (Anywhere!)

We have a documented history of innovation in vision correction procedures. Laser Vision Correction is not "one size fits all". Since there is not one individual laser type that is best for everybody, we’re uniquely equipped with an extensive array of lasers, so we can select the best-suited laser for each individual. All our lasers are only used by Dr. Bindi and are physically located "in-house", so we don't send our patients to an outside laser facility for surgery. Here’s our technology line up:

Allegretto Wave Eye-Q™ 400 Hz Wavefront Laser

Wavefront LASIK image Years ago, the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley was the first private practice in the Bay Area to perform Wavefront LASIK. Now, the Laser Eye Center offers the most modern version of the Allegretto Wave™ Eye-Q 400 Hz wavefront excimer laser. This German-engineered laser treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism and was specifically designed to preserve/improve night vision after LASIK with its unique “wavefront-optimized” treatment profile. Wavefront optimization helps preserve the cornea’s natural optics to minimize the night vision problems that can be induced from other lasers. As the fastest excimer laser available on the market, 93% of all laser treatments take less than 15 seconds.

The Allegretto Wave laser features a patented closed loop eye tracking technology, which translates to this laser’s ability to instantaneously track and adjust to each tiny eye movement during the treatment. Just in case your eye makes a large movement, this laser will just pause until you return to perfect alignment before it resumes the treatment to completion. The Allegretto Wave is currently the best selling laser system in the world.

After years of experience with this laser, we especially prefer to use the Allegretto Wave laser for patients with farsightedness, mixed astigmatism and larger amounts of nearsightedness. However, certain patients may be better served by using one of our many other lasers, instead. At the Laser Eye Center, we have a variety of options and choose the laser that suits you best. As of 2010, the Allegretto Wave and the Zyoptix Wavefront lasers are our most commonly used excimer lasers.

5th Generation Intralase™ iFS 150 Femtosecond Laser for All-Laser LASIK

All Laser LASIK image Several years ago, the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley was the first private practice in the entire Silicon Valley to perform All-Laser LASIK with the arrival of our first Intralase laser. Keeping pace with technological innovation, we have continually upgraded our femtosecond laser technology. Currently, we are the ONLY private practice in the Silicon Valley to offer the most modern version of the Intralase laser (5th Generation iFS 150). Unlike other LASIK centers that recently acquired a femtosecond laser, Dr. Bindi and Dr. Kawesch each have many years of experience and tens of thousands of cases performed with our Intralase femtosecond lasers. In our experience, Intralase has further improved an already safe LASIK procedure by replacing the metal bladed microkeratome with a computer-controlled femtosecond laser prior to the laser treatment. Although microkeratomes are considered to be quite safe, blade-related flap complications are now a relic of the past. The US Navy, Air Force and NASA specifically uses this exact same brand of Intralase femtosecond laser for All-Laser IntraLASIK on their pilots and astronauts.

At the Laser Eye Center, we especially prefer All-Laser IntraLASIK in patients with dry eyes or thin, flat, or steep corneas. Also, the Intralase laser gives extra peace of mind for patients who are anxious about the procedure. To learn more about the published advantages of All-Laser IntraLASIK, read All-Laser LASIK.

Bausch & Lomb’s Technolas Zyoptix™ Wavefront Laser

Bausch & Lomb's Technolas Zyoptix for Wavefront Laser LASIK at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose & Pleasanton Designed in Germany, Bausch & Lomb’s Technolas Zyoptix laser system utilizes wavefront technology and eye-movement tracking technology to precisely measure and treat each patient’s unique vision aberrations. Unlike first generation excimer lasers, the Zyoptix wavefront-guided laser can specifically treat night vision problems by measuring and treating ALL significant high order aberrations. Recent advancements with this laser allow the Zyoptix laser to treat preexisting spherical aberrations for clear night vision.

At the Laser Eye Center, we especially prefer to use the Zyoptix wavefront-guided laser for patients with mild-moderate amounts of nearsightedness/astigmatism, but in certain scenarios, we may recommend one of our other lasers, instead.

Nidek EC-5000 Scanning Excimer Laser

The Nidek EC-5000 Laser for LASIK at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose & Pleasanton The Nidek EC-5000 features an innovative scanning laser technology that provides a smooth, uniform treatment surface. While the FDA approved the Nidek laser for large corrections (up to -14.00 Diopters), at the Laser Eye Center we prefer to only use this laser for patients with basic vision problems. Often, other lasers are a better choice for patients with preexisting night vision problems, significant high order aberrations or larger prescriptions. Also, the Nidek laser is our preferred laser for Photo-Therapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) to remove corneal scars from previous trauma or infection.

Alcon LADARVision® 4000 Wavefront Excimer Laser

Alcon LADARVision 4000 Wavefront Excimer Laser used for LASIK at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose & Pleasanton Originally designed by NASA space engineers, the Alcon LADARVision 4000 excimer laser is equipped with the fastest “closed loop” tracking system in the industry. The laser can track subtle eye movements 7 times faster than any other laser tracker. CustomCornea technology allows this laser to correct high-order aberrations with wavefront-guided laser vision correction. We typically use this laser for treating patients with involuntary eye movement disorders, such as nystagmus, or certain patients with mixed astigmatism. While we use this laser less than some of our other lasers, for certain patients, it may be the best choice.

Zeiss VisuLAS YAG Laser

Zeiss VisuLAS YAG Laser Used for LASIK at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose & Pleasanton The Zeiss VisuLAS YAG laser works differently from our excimer and femtosecond LASIK lasers. It is considered a “photo-disruptive” laser. At the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, we use this laser in conjunction with the Visian ICL and Verisyse lens implants for patients with extreme nearsightedness. If you are not a good candidate laser vision correction, we may recommend lens implants or no surgery at all, rather than “push the limits” of the LASIK procedure.

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Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley
606 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, California 95129

Laser Eye Center of the East Bay
5790 Stoneridge Mall Road
Pleasanton, California 94588