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LaserSight first to offer integrated corneal topography PRK laser.


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1994--LaserSight Incorporated (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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:LASE) has conducted successful pre-clinical testing of the unique PAR corneal topography machine in conjunction with Photorefractive Keratectomy Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
A procedure that uses an excimer laser to make modifications to the cornea and permanently correct myopia.

Mentioned in: Myopia, Radial Keratotomy

photorefractive keratectomy 
 (PRK PRK photorefractive keratectomy.
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
A procedure that uses an excimer laser to make modifications to the cornea and permanently correct myopia.
) using the LaserSight Compaq-200 Mini-Excimer. PAR is a product of PAR Vision Systems, Inc. New Hartford, NY. The PAR system can be readily mounted onto LaserSight's Mini-Excimer and can use the same computer platform. The PAR system confirms the centration, smoothness, and accuracy of the ablation; and for the first time, PRK affects on the cornea cornea: see eye.  can be directly measured at the time of treatment.

LaserSight is the first company to offer a corneal topography analyzer integrated with a PRK laser. The PAR system, coupled with LaserSight's Automated PRK System, is an innovation in PRK technology. The Mini-Excimer with the topographic and Automated Excimer PRK Scystem is being demonstrated at the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a medical association of ophthalmologists–medical doctors (MDs) specializing in eye care and surgery).

The group is based in San Francisco, California.
 meeting in San Francisco through November 3rd.

CONTACT: LaserSight Inc.
              Robert Qualls, Chief Executive Officer
              803/768-3505
              or
              Gregory L. Wilson, Chief Financial Officer
              314/576-1563
              or
              Marti Benfield, Investor Relations
              314/576-1563
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