LASIK vs. Wavefront LASIK

Most laser eye surgeons offer several options for LASIK. Traditional LASIK has been used for nearly 30 years to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

2012-05-02

SAN JOSE, CA, May 02, 2012 (Press-News.org) Most laser eye surgeons offer several options for LASIK . Traditional LASIK has been used for nearly 30 years to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This time has provided eye surgeons with a lot of information about safety, potential complications, and good techniques, making tradition LASIK a proven effective way to provide crystal clear vision.

By contrast wavefront LASIK is a relatively new advancement. This means that this technique does not have as much historical data to back up its benefits. However, since its introduction, wavefront LASIK has shown to have remarkable benefits over traditional LASIK and is able to produce more reliable and consistent results.

What's the Difference?

The main difference between LASIK and wavefront LASIK is technology. With traditional LASIK, your eye surgeon will use either a microkeratome or femtosecond laser to create a flap in your cornea. Once the flap is created your eye surgeon will use an eximer laser to gently reshape your cornea based on calculation made prior to your surgery.

With wavefront LASIK, computer imaging is used to create a detailed map of your eye. This information is fed to the laser as it reshapes your cornea, providing even the smallest details about your aberration and eye movements. This allows your eye surgeon to provide precision correction.

As a much more precise form of vision correction, wavefront LASIK is the only technique that has been successful in treating high-order aberrations. In addition, wavefront LASIK has shown to reduce your risk for postoperative complications such as glares, halos, and decreased night vision. For these reasons, wavefront LASIK is fast becoming one of the most popular choices for people looking for a life free from prescription eyewear.

No single procedure is ideal for every patient. When you are looking for a laser eye surgeon, you should make sure he offers several options and is willing to customize your procedure to meet your exact needs. Both traditional and wavefront LASIK have the potential of providing you a life free of glasses and contact lenses. Your eye surgeon will be able to help you determine which method is most suited to meet your needs.

If you would like to learn more about your options for LASIK, please visit the website of Bay Area LASIK surgeon Dr. Craig Bindi at The Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley for additional information.

Website: http://www.lasikdocs.com

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