J&J Vision Receives CE Mark Approval for New Corneal Refractive Technology

Johnson & Johnson Vision recently announced that it has received CE Mark approval for its next-generation laser vision correction solution, the ELITA Femtosecond Laser System. The new laser will allow surgeons to perform refractive correction on patients with myopia, with or without astigmatism, via the SILK (smooth incision lenticule keratomileusis) Procedure, a new lenticular procedure.

The ELITA System leverages an ultraprecise laser pulse and fast laser delivery system to deliver a very smooth corneal surface, making lenticular removal extremely easy.

“The ELITA System represents a generational leap in corneal refractive technology, leveraging advanced technologies and designs to deliver improvements in surgical experiences and patient outcomes,” said Xiao-Yu Song, Global Head of R&D, Johnson & Johnson Vision. “Early clinical results have shown promising visual outcomes and patient satisfaction data, leading us to believe that the ELITA System, and the SILK Procedure, has the potential to elevate the standard of care for patients with myopia.”

The SILK Procedure brings to market a proprietary biconvex lenticule shape that’s designed to offer the following advantages: posterior and anterior surface matching without any corneal folding when the lenticule is removed from the cornea, and better preservation