PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Feb 13 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — In collaboration with Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG (Ziemer), one of the leading Ophthalmic companies based in Switzerland, VISTA Eye Specialist (VISTA) will be hosting surgeons from around the world on 22nd February, to participate in a variety of activities featuring the Ziemer LDV Z8 Femtosecond Laser Platform – one of the most advanced laser platforms in the world. A first ever in Malaysia, the event will be held prior to the 38th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress in Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd of February. Over 50 eye surgeons from over 10 countries are expected to attend this showcase.
“Our collaboration with VISTA is focused on an educational aspect and an opportunity for aspiring doctors to be able to understand the Z8 technology through experience – hence named – Ziemer Experience Center with VISTA. The Z8 low energy laser is the only Laser platform in the world that is able to perform different femto laser applications such as Flap Creation for LASIK, Femtosecond Assisted Laser Cataract Surgery (FLACS), Corneal Lenticule Extraction (CLEAR) and many other cornea applications,” explains Dominique Van Herzeele, Sales Director at Ziemer. “The experience center offers opportunities to witness LASIK and FLACS live surgeries performed by VISTA surgeons, while also being able to hands-on experience CLEAR in the wetlab offered on-site.”