Description
Ellex Ultra Q YAG Laser — Used Nd:YAG Ophthalmic Laser System with Electric Table
The Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser is a Q-switched Nd:YAG ophthalmic laser system built around Ellex’s Ultra Q™ photodisruption technology — producing highly efficient plasma formation at lower pulse energies than conventional YAG lasers, enabling cleaner posterior capsulotomies and peripheral iridotomies with reduced shockwave impact on surrounding ocular structures. This used Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser includes the electric ophthalmic table, delivering a complete turnkey YAG laser workstation ready for in-office capsulotomy, iridotomy, and vitreolysis procedures from day one.
The Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser achieves photodisruption through Q-switched pulse delivery at 1064 nm, with a pulse duration of approximately 4 ns that produces peak power sufficient to ionize tissue at the focal point while sparing adjacent structures. A five-year randomized controlled trial published in Ophthalmology (National Library of Medicine, 2022) demonstrated that laser peripheral iridotomy significantly reduced the risk of angle closure in eyes with narrow angles — directly validating the preventive glaucoma intervention that the Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser is designed to perform in everyday practice.
What’s Included
- Ellex Ultra 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 Ultra Q YAG Laser
- Ultra Q™ photodisruption at lower energy — Ellex’s plasma formation technology achieves consistent photodisruption at pulse energies as low as 0.5 mJ, reducing the cumulative shockwave energy delivered to the lens, corneal endothelium, and vitreous compared to standard-energy YAG systems.
- Single, double, and triple burst modes — Configurable burst delivery allows the physician to select single-pulse mode for precise capsulotomies in clear posterior capsules and double/triple burst for tougher, fibrotic capsules — adapting energy delivery to tissue resistance rather than increasing pulse energy.
- 4-spot aiming beam system — Four 635 nm diode aiming beams converge at the focal point, providing accurate depth targeting and confirming focus before firing — minimizing misfires and reducing the risk of inadvertent lens pitting during posterior capsulotomies.
- Integrated electric table — The electric ophthalmic table provides motorized height and tilt adjustment, enabling rapid patient positioning and consistent ergonomics across operators — important in high-volume YAG laser practices.
- Wide pulse energy range (0.5–10 mJ) — Broad energy range accommodates the full spectrum of YAG indications: low-energy anterior vitreolysis, mid-range peripheral iridotomy, and higher-energy posterior capsulotomy in dense PCO.
- Slit lamp platform delivery — YAG energy is delivered through a slit lamp–style chassis, providing familiar working posture for surgeons trained on any slit lamp–based laser system — zero new ergonomic learning curve.
- Compact footprint — The combined laser head and table system occupies no more floor space than a standard slit lamp workstation, fitting in procedure rooms, exam lanes, or dedicated laser rooms without specialized facility modifications.
Clinical Applications
- Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) treatment — Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy is the definitive treatment for PCO after cataract surgery; the Ultra Q delivers consistent photodisruption at low energies, creating a clear central optical zone while minimizing pitting of the posterior IOL surface.
- Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) — YAG iridotomy creates a full-thickness opening in the peripheral iris to equalize anterior-posterior pressure differentials in narrow-angle and primary angle-closure glaucoma suspects, preventing acute angle closure attacks.
- Anterior vitreolysis — Low-energy YAG pulses disrupt vitreous strands and floaters in the anterior vitreous cavity and anterior chamber, used in post-vitrectomy anterior segment complications and selected vitreous floater management.
- Suture lysis post-trabeculectomy — Laser suture lysis through a Hoskins or Zeiss lens after trabeculectomy adjusts bleb outflow by selectively cutting releasable sutures, titrating IOP reduction without a return to the operating room.
- Capsular phimosis treatment — YAG laser relaxing incisions in the anterior capsule of the IOL optic zone treat capsular contraction syndrome, restoring the optical zone and reducing IOL tilt-induced visual disturbance.
- Secondary membrane treatment — YAG laser ablation of secondary membranes behind anterior chamber IOLs and in post-vitrectomy silicone oil emulsification cases restores optical clarity in the anterior segment.
Who This Is For
- Comprehensive ophthalmology practices performing in-office YAG capsulotomy and iridotomy — the Ultra Q’s low-energy efficiency enables high-volume YAG procedure days without the elevated energy settings required by less efficient systems.
- Glaucoma subspecialty practices performing preventive LPI in narrow-angle patients and iridoplasty for plateau iris — the Ultra Q handles both iridotomy and iridoplasty modes in a single unit.
- Cataract surgery referral practices managing post-operative PCO — the integrated electric table streamlines high-volume YAG days and reduces physician and staff fatigue during extended laser sessions.
- Practices replacing older YAG systems — the Ellex Ultra Q’s lower plasma formation threshold means fewer misfires and less energy per capsulotomy compared to first-generation Q-switched systems that required higher pulse energy for equivalent tissue effect.
- Cost-conscious practices entering laser procedures — a used Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser at this price point enables practices to offer in-house YAG services and eliminate the revenue loss from referring PCO and narrow-angle patients to referral centers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Laser Type | Q-switched Nd:YAG |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Pulse Energy Range | 0.5 mJ – 10 mJ |
| Pulse Duration | ~4 ns (Q-switched) |
| Burst Modes | Single, Double, Triple pulse |
| Aiming Beam | 635 nm red diode, 4-spot convergence |
| Technology | Ultra Q™ photodisruption |
| Delivery System | Slit lamp platform |
| Table | Electric ophthalmic table (included) |
| Indications | Capsulotomy, iridotomy, vitreolysis, suture lysis |
| Manufacturer | Ellex Medical Lasers, Australia |
| Condition | Used |
| Warranty | 90 days |
Condition & Warranty
Used. This Ellex Ultra Q YAG laser has been inspected and function-tested across capsulotomy and iridotomy modes. Q-switched pulse delivery, aiming beam alignment, 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 Ultra Q YAG Laser | Zeiss Visulas YAG III | Haag-Streit BM 900 Slit Lamp |
| Laser Type | Nd:YAG 1064 nm | Nd:YAG 1064 nm | Slit lamp (no laser) |
| Burst Modes | Single / Double / Triple | Single / Double / Triple | N/A |
| Electric Table | Included | Not specified | Rolling table included |
| Condition | Used | Refurbished | Used |
| Price | $14,850 | $13,200 | $8,580 |
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