Malaysia is First in Asia to Acquire World's Fastest Laser Vision Correction Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19, 2011 (Press-News.org) For the past few months, Chan Wai Yin, 65, experienced severe blurred vision following her cataract operation as a result of residual astigmatism.

After weighing several options, she decided on a corneal laser vision correction which came with a thorough examination and a series of tests before the surgery.

Within two hours at the clinic, she was home to her normal chores and with a significantly improved eye condition. Madam Chan is one of the first patients in Asia to receive the WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite procedure at Ipoh's largest private ophthalmology practice, Lee Eye Center (LEC).

The WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite, which was recently launched by Perak Health, Local Government and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, features the new 200 kHz WAVELIGHT FS200 femtosecond laser and the new 500 Hz WAVELIGHT EX500 excimer laser.

The combination of these two treatment lasers makes the suite the world's fastest laser vision correction platform for disorders that include myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and astigmatism.

Founder of LEC Dato' Dr Y C Lee said, "The WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite's advanced technology is a cost-effective and convenient option for those who not only want to dispense with wearing spectacles and contact lenses but also do not wish to be burdened with repeated corrective procedures.

The procedure itself is quick - less than ten minutes - safe, painless and requires only the use of eye drops as anesthesia. Results are immediate."

"A patient seeking eye related treatment is often worried about the risks involved, which is also the utmost concern of any eye physician.

The WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite not only reduces serious complications but is also able to deal with the "in-betweens" -- those who unfortunately develop unsatisfactory outcomes from conventional LASIK or cataract procedures. This cutting-edge technology is able to perform customized laser treatment to correct these corneal irregularities," said Dr YC Lee who is also one of Malaysia's renowned ophthalmologists.

Medical Director of LEC Dr Lee Mun Wai explained that the state-of-the-art suite is also equipped with an integrated computer network known as WaveNet which allows seamless transfer of patient data from the diagnostic instruments to the lasers which will then allow the surgeon to provide consistently excellent refractive and visual quality outcomes with an unparalleled level of safety when performing laser vision correction.


Dr Lee who has been active in ophthalmic research involving many clinical trials, emphasized that the FS200's most notable feature was the ability to treat an array of corneal shapes and sizes, and minimize the incidence of opaque bubble layer.

He added that FS200 is also the fastest femtosecond laser in the market, reducing flap making time to approximately 6 seconds. Moreover, the EX500 is the fastest excimer laser in the market and can treat 1.0 dioptres ("100 degrees" of glasses "power") in 1.4 seconds and has a highly sophisticated tracking system to ensure patient safety during the procedure.

"At LEC, there has been a longstanding culture of excellence which has been established by our founder, Dr Y C Lee.

The emphasis on quality outcomes and evidence-based eye care cannot be over-stated. As such, we are always looking to be at the cutting edge of ophthalmic technology and treatment to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.

I do believe that this revolutionary technology from Germany with its superior results and affordability will encourage many Malaysians to opt for the WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite procedure," he added.

For more information on WAVELIGHT Refractive Suite, visit http://www.lec.com.my or http://www.refractivesuite.com