Short answer
SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS is an excimer laser — it reshapes the cornea after a flap (LASIK) or on the surface (PRK). It does not create SMILE lenticules; that is a femtosecond job on VISUMAX. AMARIS matters when your surgeon wants 1050 Hz ablation speed and 7D tracking for custom profiles.
What is it?
The AMARIS 1050RS delivers ultraviolet pulses that remove corneal tissue micron by micron to change focusing power. SmartPulse and SmartSurf algorithms aim for smooth stromal beds and efficient ablation — especially when wavefront data personalises treatment.
How it works in your procedure
In LASIK, the flap is lifted first (created on a femtosecond platform). You fixate on a target while the excimer ablates exposed stroma — typically under a minute per eye. In PRK, epithelium is removed or loosened before the same laser applies the profile; a bandage lens covers the eye while epithelium regrows.
Why surgeons choose this platform
- ✓1050 Hz pulse rate — among the fastest excimer platforms; less dehydration between pulses.
- •7D eye tracking — compensates for micro-movements during ablation.
- •Wavefront import — custom profiles for higher prescriptions and night-vision symptoms.
- •PRK and LASIK on one platform — same surgeon workflow for surface or flap procedures.
Who it suits — and who needs a different platform
- ✓Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism within AMARIS treatment limits after mapping.
- •Thin corneas may be directed to PRK on AMARIS rather than thick-flap LASIK.
- •Not a SMILE platform — myopes wanting flapless surgery need VISUMAX SMILE workflow.
How it compares to alternatives
Often compared to MEL 90 and WaveLight EX500 — choice is surgeon workflow, not patient preference alone. Read VISUMAX vs AMARIS for femto vs excimer roles.
Safety & what to expect
Excimer ablation permanently removes tissue — hence mandatory thickness checks on Pentacam. PRK recovery is slower than LASIK but avoids flap risks. Dry eye rates after LASIK remain moderate; SMILE or ICL may suit dry-eye-prone patients.
Procedures that use this platform
Technology serves the procedure — your surgeon assigns platform after scans, not before enquiry. These are the treatment pages where this device typically appears in your written plan.
Related conditions: Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism
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