Description
Ellex Laserex Super Q YAG Laser — Used Nd:YAG Ophthalmic Laser System with Electric Table
The Ellex Laserex Super Q is a Q-switched Nd:YAG ophthalmic laser system from Ellex Medical Lasers’ Laserex product line — delivering precision photodisruption for posterior capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, and anterior vitreolysis in a compact slit lamp–delivery platform with an included electric ophthalmic table. This used Ellex Laserex Super Q provides the complete in-office YAG laser capability needed to bring posterior capsule opacification treatment and narrow-angle glaucoma management in-house, recovering the procedure revenue that practices currently send to referral centers and providing patients with immediate same-day PCO treatment at the time of their post-operative appointment.
The Ellex Laserex Super Q fires Q-switched Nd:YAG pulses at 1064 nm with single, double, and burst modes and a convergent aiming beam system that confirms focal point position before each pulse — enabling the consistent photodisruption needed for clean posterior capsulotomy openings and full-thickness peripheral iridotomies with minimal collateral energy delivered to the surrounding posterior IOL surface and iris stroma. A population-based national study published in BMC Ophthalmology (National Library of Medicine, 2023) documented the high real-world incidence of Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy following cataract surgery — directly confirming the clinical demand for in-office YAG capability that the Ellex Laserex Super Q enables practices to meet without patient referral.
What’s Included
- Ellex Laserex Super Q YAG laser main unit
- Electric ophthalmic table
- Headrest and chinrest assembly
- YAG laser contact lenses (as available)
- All standard cables and power supply
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty on parts and workmanship
Why Practices Choose the Ellex Laserex Super Q
- Q-switched Nd:YAG photodisruption at 1064 nm — Q-switched pulse delivery produces the nanosecond-duration pulses required for plasma-mediated photodisruption — creating posterior capsulotomy openings and full-thickness iridotomy perforations through the precise tissue dissection mechanism that distinguishes YAG photodisruption from thermal laser modes.
- Single, double, and burst pulse modes — Multiple pulse configurations adapt the laser delivery to tissue resistance: single-pulse mode for straightforward PCO in thin, recently formed capsular opacification; double or burst mode for dense, fibrotic posterior capsule that resists single-pulse photodisruption without increasing per-pulse energy beyond safe levels for the posterior IOL surface.
- Convergent aiming beam — pre-pulse focus confirmation — The aiming beam’s convergence point visually confirms focal plane position before each YAG pulse fires, reducing the risk of misfires and inadvertent energy delivery to the posterior IOL surface during posterior capsulotomy — a critical safety feature when treating dense PCO where the distance between the capsule and IOL is reduced.
- Wide energy range for all YAG indications — Adjustable pulse energy accommodates every clinical indication from low-energy anterior vitreolysis to standard posterior capsulotomy and higher-energy iridotomy in thick, heavily pigmented iris tissue — without requiring separate instruments or energy sources for different YAG procedure types.
- Electric table for efficient patient positioning — The motorized height and tilt adjustment enables rapid patient positioning for a full YAG procedure day without manual table adjustment between patients, reducing per-patient setup time and staff ergonomic load during high-volume PCO and iridotomy procedure sessions.
- Turnkey YAG procedure workstation — With the electric table and chinrest assembly included, the Ellex Laserex Super Q arrives as a complete procedure station requiring only a standard electrical outlet and treatment contact lens to begin performing in-office YAG procedures — no additional capital purchases required.
- Ellex platform proven reliability — Ellex Medical Lasers (the company that manufactured the Laserex Super Q under its original Laserex brand) has produced ophthalmic laser systems since 1985; the Super Q platform’s robust mechanical construction and field-serviceable design support long service life in high-volume ophthalmic procedure settings.
Clinical Applications
- Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) treatment — Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy is the definitive in-office treatment for PCO — the most common late complication of cataract surgery — and is one of the highest-volume ophthalmic laser procedures performed; the Laserex Super Q delivers consistent photodisruption for optical zone clearing while protecting the posterior IOL surface from inadvertent energy delivery.
- Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) — YAG iridotomy creates a full-thickness iris perforation that equalizes anterior and posterior chamber pressure in narrow-angle glaucoma suspects and primary angle-closure patients, preventing acute angle closure attacks without surgical intervention in phakic and pseudophakic eyes.
- Anterior vitreolysis — Low-energy YAG pulses disrupt anterior vitreous strands, prolapsed vitreous following complicated cataract surgery, and selected floater cases in post-vitrectomy anterior segment complications — restoring anterior chamber clarity without surgical re-intervention.
- Suture lysis post-trabeculectomy — Laser suture lysis through a Hoskins or Zeiss goniolens adjusts bleb outflow after trabeculectomy by releasing adjustable sutures, enabling post-operative IOP titration without returning to the operating room.
- Capsular phimosis treatment — YAG relaxing incisions in a contracted anterior capsular opening treat capsular contraction syndrome, restoring the clear optical zone and reducing IOL tilt-induced aberrations without surgical intervention in post-phacoemulsification eyes.
- Secondary membrane ablation — YAG energy ablates secondary membranes and pupillary membranes in the anterior chamber following complicated anterior segment surgery, restoring optical clarity in post-operative anterior segments without repeat surgical intervention.
Who This Is For
- Comprehensive ophthalmology practices adding first in-office YAG — the used Ellex Laserex Super Q at $8,800 with electric table provides the lowest-cost complete YAG procedure workstation from a reputable manufacturer, making in-house PCO treatment financially viable for practices currently referring these cases and losing the associated procedure revenue.
- Glaucoma practices performing preventive LPI in narrow-angle and primary angle-closure patients — the Laserex Super Q delivers iridotomy in phakic and pseudophakic narrow-angle eyes with the pulse energy range needed for full-thickness perforation in thick, heavily pigmented iris tissue.
- High-volume cataract referral practices managing post-operative PCO — a dedicated YAG procedure station with electric table supports efficient PCO treatment days where multiple patients are scheduled for posterior capsulotomy without requiring conversion of a primary examination room.
- Practices replacing first-generation YAG lasers — the Ellex Laserex Super Q provides a field-proven replacement for aging first-generation YAG systems at a price point that preserves capital for other equipment investments while maintaining reliable in-office YAG procedure capability.
- Cost-conscious practices — at $8,800 with electric table included, the used Ellex Laserex Super Q provides the most affordable entry point for complete in-office YAG procedures from a manufacturer with a decades-long track record in ophthalmic laser systems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Laser Type | Q-switched Nd:YAG |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Pulse Modes | Single, Double, Burst |
| Aiming Beam | Convergent multi-spot |
| Delivery System | Slit lamp platform |
| Table | Electric ophthalmic table (included) |
| Indications | Posterior capsulotomy, iridotomy, vitreolysis, suture lysis |
| Brand | Ellex Medical Lasers / Laserex (Australia) |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90 days |
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Ellex Laserex Super Q YAG laser has been inspected and function-tested across posterior capsulotomy and iridotomy procedure modes. Q-switched pulse delivery, convergent aiming beam, and burst mode operation confirmed. Electric table height and tilt function verified. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship through Digital Eye Center.
Compare YAG Laser Options
| Feature | Ellex Laserex Super Q | Zeiss Visulas YAG III | Haag-Streit BQ 900 Slit Lamp |
| Laser Type | Nd:YAG 1064 nm | Nd:YAG 1064 nm | Slit lamp (no laser) |
| Pulse Modes | Single / Double / Burst | Single / Double / Triple | N/A |
| Electric Table | Included | Not specified | N/A |
| Condition | Used | Refurbished | Used |
| Price | $8,800 | $13,200 | $9,900 |
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