USER MANUAL (Instruction for Use) SW 6.1
Introduction
Version 6.1.6 dated 2020-01-31 EN Page 42 of 201
3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 Intended Use
The SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser is a medical device used in corneal refractive surgery for
the correction of ametropia, such as myopia (near sightness), hyperopia (far sightness) and
astigmatism through LASIK (Laser [assisted] in situ keratomileusis), surface ablations as PRK
(Photorefractive Keratectomy), TransPRK (Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy), LASEK
(Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) or EPI-LASIK treatments. Besides standard treatment modes
(correction of SCA - Sphere, Cylinder, Axis), individual data from patients from topographic- and
wavefront diagnostic devices can be imported to the laser and used for customized treatments.
Presbyopic treatments (standard and customized) planned with the PresbyMAX module can be
performed with the laser as well.
Moreover therapeutical treatments PTK (Phototherapeutic Keratectomy) can be performed with
the excimer laser.
The device is primarily used in eye clinics and private medical practices where sterile conditions
have to be established.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Device use according to its intended use.
The medical device shall only be used in accordance with the application
conditions specified by the manufacturer.
The medical device has to be used by a doctor specialized in ophthalmology
with specific training in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of the
device and components, as well as special training in the use of the same in
accordance with its intended purpose. At your convenience, during the first
sessions ask for the collaboration of suitably trained personnel from SCHWIND
eye-tech-solutions.
Consider instructions contained in chapter 2.3 Restrictions of Use and Safety Precautions.
3.2 Disclaimer SCHWIND AMARIS Excimer Laser (initial model)
The SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser (initial model) manufactured by SCHWIND eye-tech-
solutions until August 2010 is equivalent to the SCHWIND AMARIS 750S model but has a
repetition rate of 500Hz.
All parts within this user manual referring to the SCHWIND AMARIS 750S / 1050RS are valid for
the SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser as well.
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