wavelight® plus
The Fully Personalized LASIK1 Precisely for you2
Powered by Digital Eye Twin technology.5,6 Most patients achieve better-than-standard vision.1
wavelight® plus
The Fully Personalized LASIK1 Precisely for you2
Powered by Digital Eye Twin technology.5,6 Most patients achieve better-than-standard vision.1
Is wavelight® plus right for you?
Wavelight plus is designed for individuals who demand excellence—whether in boardrooms, on the field, or out in the wild.
You may be a great candidate if you:
- Corporate Professionals: Exceptional clarity for high‑performance workdays
- Gamers: Precision and contrast for uncompromising accuracy
- Sports Persons: Optimized visual performance for peak athletic ability
- Adventurists: Reliable vision across every terrain and environment
You may be an excellent candidate if you’re 18+ with a stable prescription and desire a truly tailored vision correction experience. Beyond correcting your myopia and astigmatism, wavelight® plus also addresses your individual optical imperfections to enhance your quality of vision.
Every eye is unique.1,2,4
Choose a fully personalized procedure that's precisely created for you.2,3,6
Wavelight® plus by Alcon makes sure that your treatment plan is personalized accordingly. It uses advanced technology to create a unique 3-dimensional profile of your eye—powered by Digital Eye Twin™.3,4
What's different about wavelight® plus procedure?
1
MEASURE:
Your entire optical system is measured to create a Digital Twin of your eye.1-3
2
PERSONALIZE:
Your treatment plan is designed and tested virtually.1-3
3
APPLY:
Your personalized treatment is delivered with precision.1,2
wavelight® plus vs. Standard LASIK
Know the difference
| Wavelight Plus | Contoura Vision | Wavefront Optimized | PRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our most advanced, fully personalized LASIK experience | Personalized treatment based on eye surface mapping | Based on how your eye focuses light | Surface laser treatment (no flap) | |
| Customization | Maximum personalization with full 3D eye model | Good personalization – surface mapping | Standard prescription-based | Standard or moderate customization |
| Flap required? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ideal For | Most personalized results | Complex prescriptions | General candidates | Thin corneas / contact sports |
| Recovery | 1–2 days | 1–2 days | 1–2 days | 1–2 weeks |
| Results | Up to 20/10 vision possible | Up to 20/12.5 vision | Very good | Very good |
| Cost | $$$$$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$ |
Results with wavelight® plus
Patients achieved 20/20 vision or better 1*,6†
Sharp vision from day one7
99% would recommend this to family and friends1*
Maximize sharpness and quality of vision after surgery.1,3,4
Wavelight® plus measures and addresses even the subtle and complex imperfections of the eye, also referred to as higher order aberrations, that cannot be corrected with glasses, most contact lenses, or non-customized procedures.1,5*
*At 3 months post-op; n=60 eyes.
The personalized procedure’s unique ability to address higher order aberrations, which can cause symptoms such as double vision, halos, and starbursts, means that you will experience sharp vision with excellent visual quality.1,7
Don’t miss out! Collect your wavelight® plus procedure card
This card guarantees the authenticity of your Wavelight Plus procedure, giving you confidence in the quality and credibility of your treatment. Collect your Post‑LASIK Care Card today to ensure safe and consistent recovery after your Wavelight Plus procedure. This card should be used for your follow‑up appointments to track your healing to maintain optimal eye health.
Find a wavelight® plus certified center near you^
Look for this certificate in your clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wavelight® EX500 Excimer Laser performs the customized procedure in just a few seconds per eye.1*
*Treatment times are approximate. Based on typical treatment parameters for myopia.
Wavelight® plus is the first refractive technology to measure the entire optical system of your eye and to create a personalized LASIK treatment that matches your eye's unique features.2,3 The procedure is bladeless, using a cool ultraviolet laser. You will receive numbing eye drops to feel more comfortable during the procedure.8
With wavelight® plus, you can start noticing changes from day one.1,7,9,10*
There are no lengthy recovery times. Your vision may even continue to improve over time as your eyes adjust.11
*Treatment times are approximate. Based on typical treatment parameters for myopia.
The cost of wavelight® plus laser eye surgery varies depending on the country, clinic, and level of customization required.12 This price usually includes pre-operative assessments, the procedure itself, and post-operative care. Keep in mind that prices can vary based on12:
- The surgeon’s expertise and clinic reputation
- The diagnostic equipment used for treatment planning
- Whether enhancements or extended post-op care are included
For the most accurate cost estimate, schedule a consultation with a clinic offering wavelight® plus in your area.
Wavelight® plus is the first refractive technology that measures the full optical system of each eye, offering completely personalized vision correction.2,3 Wavelight® plus uses advanced imaging technology to create a virtual 3D model of your unique eyes to ensure that the procedure is highly accurate, predictable and reliable for outstanding results.3,4 With this highly personalized procedure, some patients have achieved better-than-standard vision.1 More than 98% of myopic patients achieved 20/20 vision or better.1*,6†
*At 3 months post-op; n = 212 eyes.
†In a real-world private practice setting-200 patients (400 eyes).
As with any surgical procedure, there are risk factors associated with laser eye surgery. Please consult your eye care professional to determine if this procedure is right for you. Individual patient results may vary. Your eye doctor will discuss all potential risks with you beforehand.1
REFERENCES:
1. Kanellopoulos AJ, Maus M, Bala C, Hamilton C, Lemonis S, Jockovich ME, Khoramnia R. International Multicenter, Myopic and Myopic Astigmatism Femto LASIK, Customized by Automated Ray-Tracing Ablation Profile Calculation: A Postmarket Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2024;18:525-536.
2. Mrochen M, Bueeler M, Donitzky C, Seiler T. Optical ray tracing for the calculation of optimized corneal ablation profiles in refractive treatment planning. J Refract Surg. 2008;24(4):S446-S451.
3. Schumacher S, Seiler T, Cummings A, Maus M, Mrochen M. Optical ray tracing-guided laser in situ keratomileusis for moderate to high myopic astigmatism. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012;38(1):28-34.
4. INNOVE SGTMP Diagnostic Device User Manual 1089.
5. Khoramnia R, Naujokaitis T, Blöck L, et al. Prospective intraindividual comparison of automated customized ray-tracing-guided vs wavefront-optimized laser in situ keratomileusis. Ophthalmology. Published online June 5, 2025.
6. He G, Bala C. Ray-tracing-guided myopic LASIK: real-world clinical outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023;49(11):1140-1146.
7. Stulting RD, Fant BS; T-CAT Study Group, et al. Results of topography-guided laser in situ keratomileusis custom ablation treatment with a refractive excimer laser. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016;42(1):11-18.
8. WL EX500 EXC Laser User Manual.
9. Solomon KD, Fernández de Castro LE, Sandoval HP, et al. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction. Ophthalmology. 2009;116(4):691-701.
10. Alcon Data on File, 2021. [REF-18191]
11. Mayo Clinic. Laser eye surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/about/pac-
12. Visual Aids Centre. What Factors Influence The Cost Of WLP INE?. November 13, 2024. Accessed August 26, 2025. Available from: https://www.visualaidscentre.com/what-factors-influence-the-cost-of-wavelight-plus-innoveyes/
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