Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG

CLEAR

The Lenticule application by Ziemer
is called CLEAR and stands for:

Corneal
Lenticule
Extraction for
Advanced
Refractive Correction

Experience The CLEAR Advantage

Complete your refractive treatment portfolio with CLEAR, the precise and minimally invasive solution for advanced laser vision correction. Designed to deliver an exceptional patient experience, CLEAR offers effortless lenticule extraction with remarkable predictability in refraction and outstanding optical quality. 

Achieve superior results with a procedure that maximizes both efficiency and safety, all while expanding the possibilities for your patients and practice.



 

Explore the CLEAR Benefits:

  • Centration after docking
  • Trusted vacuum as known in Ziemer systems
  • Guiding tunnels for easy lenticule separation
  • Multi incision options
  • Intra-operative OCT (optional)
  • Proprietary scan pattern with overlapping spots
  • Low Energy Concept
THE FEMTO Z8 NEO. The outstanding multipurpose FEMTO laser platform for refractive, therapeutic and cataract surgery.

CLEAR – The Lenticule procedure explained

What's different with Ziemer?

As a pioneer in low energy femtosecond laser treatments, Ziemer’s low energy concept provides maximal precision, minimal tissue damage, minimal side effects, and less inflammatory response and is known to contribute to fast visual recovery.

Panel Discussion about CLEAR (7:20)

Centration Options

  • Easy centration on the eye
  • Repositioning of lenticule under suction is possible
  • Compensation for cyclotorsion
  • Different centration options are possible:
    • Pupil Center
    • Fixation Light
    • Corneal Marks 
Easy centration on the eye, Repositioning of Lenticule under suction is possible, Compensation for cyclotorsion, Different centration options are possible: Pupil Center, Fixation Light, Corneal Marks 

Adjustment Options

Adaptable placement of incisions:

  • Choose between 1 or 2 incisions
  • Free choice of position
  • Intraoperative changes are possible
  • Optimization for left or right-handed surgeons
Adaptable placement of incisions: Choose between 1 or 2 incisions, Free choice of position, Intraoperative changes are possible, Optimization for left or right-handed surgeons

Low Energy Concept

Thanks to the Ziemer handpiece there is a very short working distance to the eye. Therefore, a high focusing power can be achieved and only very little energy per pulse is needed. This allows for small overlapping spots resulting in a smooth cut.

Thanks to the Ziemer handpiece there is a very short working distance to the eye. Therefore, a high focusing power can be achieved and only very little energy per pulse is needed. This allows for small overlapping spots resulting in a smooth cut.

Prof. Jod Mehta talks about CLEAR

Prof. Jod Mehta shows how the FEMTO LDV Z8 and CLEAR differ from other lasers on the market and how surgeons benefit from the Low Energy Concept. 

Advantages of CLEAR (2:02)
Prof. Jod Mehta shows how the FEMTO LDV Z8 differ from other lasers on the market and how surgeons benefit from the Low Energy Concept. 

More Applications

Refractive Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Therapeutic Surgery

Videos

Videos

CLEAR – The new Lenticule Procedure by Ziemer

Refractive surgery
Videos

CLEAR lenticule treatment explained by Dr. Theo Seiler, Zürich (9:39)

Dr. Theo Seiler
In this video, Dr. Caroline Hugounenq, PhD, our Director of Laser and Application Engineering, presents the new minimally invasive Lenticule procedure «CLEAR» on FEMTO LDV Z8. This is a completely new and proprietary Lenticule Application for advanced refractive correction.
Videos

CLEAR - Lenticule Wetlab

Dr. Caroline Hugounenq
Media Library

Inserts and Supplements

Inserts & Supplements

CLEAR for Advanced Refractive Correction

Prof. Jod Mehta, Singapore
Inserts & Supplements

The benefits of a low energy femtosecond laser

Prof. Holger Lubatschowski, Germany; Prof. Jod Mehta, Singapore
Media Library

Brochures

CLEAR - Lenticule Extraction - The completely new developed and proprietary application is intended for the treatment of Myopia and Astigmatism.

CLEAR

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to get more information.

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References

1 Awwad, 2023, Visual outcome with CLEAR Lenticule Extraction, Supplement to CRST Global, January/February 2023.
2 Izquierdo et al, Corneal lenticule extraction assisted by a low-energy femtosecond laser, JCRS 2020.

CLEAR is CE marked but not yet FDA cleared for use in the United States. For other countries, availability may be restricted due to regulatory requirements. Please contact Ziemer for details.