You can now lower your worry of losing your quality of vision at night following LASIK surgery. Quality of vision was a main concern in the development of the Allegretto Wave. In the FDA clinical trails with more than 1000 patients, the incident of glare and night driving glare all improved after LASIK.
The Allegretto Wave is the next generation of guided laser vision correction and is the fastest laser system for vision correction in the United States. Treatment takes about 10 seconds on average, meaning less anxiety, more comfortable procedures and improved outcomes. It is the latest system to receive FDA approval and is unique in that it was built from the ground up for custom laser vision correction, in pursuit of vision beyond 20/20.
The laser powering the Allegretto Wave is the newest excimer laser technology to be approved by the FDA. A small spot scanning laser with a unique customizing technology is built right into the system. By utilizing the “K” readings, or curvature of your cornea, a customized treatment is performed for each patient based on these measurements and the prescription. No other laser can maintain the natural “prolate” or round shape of your cornea. This is especially important for the reduction of spherical aberrations.
The first worldwide wavefront-guided treatment was performed in 1999 on a Wavelight laser. Dr. Rashid’s new Allegretto Wave laser system is built by the pioneers at Wavelight and actually integrated wavefront principles right into the laser system. With that, every treatment is customized to your corneal curvature with the goal to preserve your natural corneal shape. This is important in maintaining good vision especially at night.
The Allegretto Wave also features a unique safety technology because when going at high speed you want to make sure everything works right. Perfect Pulse Technology accurately controls every laser pulse and ensures that it is placed in the desired location. It features an ultra fast, eye tracking system and small spot beam.
Dr. Edward Rashid 
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Dr. Rashid received his medical degree from the Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois in 1976. He then completed his internship in internal medicine at Keesler AFB and a three year residency in Ophthalmology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio, TX. He was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1981. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Rashid is a Full Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He is also honored to serve as the Team Eye Surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team.
Dr. Rashid went on to pursue advanced fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in two different specialties. He spent a year in intensive training in cornea and external diseases of the eye and later another specialized year of training in refractive surgery. While in the Air Force, Dr. Rashid practiced in Europe and was the Ophthalmology Consultant to the European Surgeon General.
During his fellowship, Dr. Rashid became very involved in the early research and development of refractive surgery. He was involved in the historic P.E.R.K study (Prospective Evaluation of Radial Keratotomy). He tested the first lasers used for refractive surgery and was involved in some of the most pioneering, experimental procedures used to correct corneal refractive errors.
During his career at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Dr. Rashid became the Chief of the Refractive Surgery section and the Chief of Cornea and External Disease Service. He also served as the Residency Training Director of the Air Force Ophthalmology Department and spent three years as the Vice Chairman of the Department Of Ophthalmology. After retiring from the United States Air Force in 1990, he continued as a special consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for refractive surgery.
In 1987 Dr. Rashid was selected for a second fellowship in refractive surgery. For one year, he traveled the country to study with four world-renowned refractive surgeons. Since then, he has been invited by his peers to lecture nationally and internationally and has authored chapters in current textbooks and presented numerous scientific papers on various aspects of refractive surgery. He has also been involved in several F.D.A clinical studies. In addition to his involvement with the University of Texas, Dr. Rashid has been appointed an Associate Clinical Professor for the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Rashid was selected by his peers and is currently honored in The Best Doctors In America listing which is widely regarded as the preeminent publication of its kind in the country. Every year over 35, 000 physicians are asked to rate the clinical abilities of their fellow physicians in their area of specialization. These top physicians are selected for their superior clinical abilities. The Best Doctors listing has been featured on "60 Minutes," "The Today Show," and CNN's "Headline News," as well as in the national print media (USA Today, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post) and scores of major metropolitan magazines.
The key to Dr. Rashid's success is his philosophy of providing quality personal care. His reputation for being a highly skilled corneal physician is uniquely complimented by a true humanitarian nature and a commitment to giving each and every patient his undivided attention.
Dr. Edward Rashid is currently in private practice in San Antonio, Texas where he has performed thousands of refractive surgery procedures including PRK and LASIK. He established the Alamo Laser Vision Center in 1999 where he currently serves as President and Medical Director.
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