EBK™: A NEW STANDARD OF CARE

There is a growing trend toward renewed interest in and adoption of surface ablation procedures. A recent survey conducted by the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows growth in PRK (surface ablation) procedures, reaching 24% of total procedures performed in 2010, up from 15% in 2009 and only 4% in 2006. The main rationale behind this renewed interest and growth is safety and surgeons’ preference for safer procedures.

In line with this trend, EBK is setting a new standard of care:

• Lower risk of ectasia
• Can treat patients with thinner corneas
• Less trauma for faster healing
• No risk of uneven edges that lead to astigmatism
• Preserves corneal biomechanical integrity
• Leaves a cleaner, smoother and superior treatment bed
• Less post-op pain
• Allows for complete epithelium recovery
• Leaves no scarring
• Lower incidence of HOAs
• Faster visual recovery
• Less patient downtime