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A system and method for correcting corneal irregularities through reshaping of an eye's cornea to provide a desired corrective corneal curvature. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a topography device for mapping in detail the irregularities and surface deviations of a cornea, an inter

A system and method for correcting corneal irregularities through reshaping of an eye's cornea to provide a desired corrective corneal curvature. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a topography device for mapping in detail the irregularities and surface deviations of a cornea, an interface system for receiving and manipulating topographical data and for providing directions to a laser system or the like to carry out a predetermined ablation profile on a substrate such as a corneal stroma and for providing a variety of actual and simulated pre and post operative visual depictions. The interface system, which can be a stand alone item, provides a tool for use by a surgeon or the like which allows a surgeon to input his expertise in the development of a clinical ablation profile that is well suited for the eye characteristics, review and also simulate a wide variety of potential surgical alternatives for a wide variety of corneal defects including irregular eye shapes and corneal surface irregularities.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for use with an eye contouring device, comprising:an interface system having an input for receiving eye topography data, said interface system further comprising eye contour data adjustment means which includesa first eye contour data adjustment option means ha

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for use with an eye contouring device, comprising:an interface system having an input for receiving eye topography data, said interface system further comprising eye contour data adjustment means which includesa first eye contour data adjustment option means having means for establishing an ablation profile data set and means for adjusting a relative volume differential between the ablation profile data set and the eye topography data set for use in developing a refractive error correction ablation data set for an eye; anda second eye contour data adjustment option means which includes means for providing presbyopia corrective data with respect to said eye topography data.