Custom LASIK
What if you went in for brain surgery and the doctor told you they weren’t
going to do what was best for you, but what seemed to work best for MOST
people? Would you be concerned? Do you think this type of surgery would
be safe for your future or the doctor’s career? I didn’t think so, now
there is something to correct this problem, a new procedure called custom
LASIK.
Custom LASIK uses three dimensional images of your eyes and how they accept
light to determine the best route for your surgery. This procedure called
custom LASIK using wave-front technology is more precise than any pair of
glasses, contacts, or even other LASIK procedures.
By using a few simple computer-generated tests to analyze the way your eye
refracts light, the computer determines the best course of action. The
fact that this custom LASIK uses the three dimensional image particular to
the patient, the chance for an uneven or poorly constructed flap over the
cornea is reduced.
There are more hoops for you to jump through if you are going to be a
patient in custom LASIK surgery:
• You must be qualified by the FDA based on your eye condition
before receiving custom LASIK.
• Your doctor will present your choices regarding extra costs for
your custom LASIK.
• Your doctor will determine if your eye’s condition is such that
custom LASIK presents the best result.
What are the advantages of custom LASIK?
• Better chance of 20/20 vision or better.
• Reduced chance of night vision disturbances or glaring.
• Reduced chance of losing visual quality or contrast sensitivity.
Studies show that despite the cost of custom LASIK, more people are opting
for this procedure than regular LASIK. However, it is important to discuss
with your doctor what is correctable before the surgery. Even though
custom LASIK is the most efficient form of LASIK it does not correct any
type of eye problem at this time.