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VISX System Operator Certification Course

Course content is intensive, and that is why classes are limited to four people. Your staff will receive hands-on experience in all areas of operation of the excimer laser system. The course includes both lecture and wet lab. Topics are listed below.

  • Components of the excimer laser
  • Safe operation of the laser
  • System start-up and shutdown
  • Calibrating the laser
  • Using the lensometer
  • Programming treatment cards
  • Changing the gas cylinders and other maintenance procedures
  • Prepping the patient for LVC
  • Operating the chair, microscope, eye tracker, and illumination controls

Course Duration

The course takes a full day. All participants must be present for the entire course to obtain Operator Certification.

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