LASIK is a very promising option for those people who are looking for a permanent solution to correct their vision. However, if you opt for Custom LASIK or Wavefront guided LASIK, your eye surgeon will be able to achieve individualized results that are very precise and are not possible with regular laser eye surgery.
This procedure involves a 3D map which is used in Wavefront technology to create images that accurately demonstrate the irregularities in your vision. This technology conducts an in-depth analysis of your eye which then examines the whole optical system. With the advent of custom LASIK, now an additional level of data is available, which the surgeon can use to customize the correction procedure of your eyesight. You may be able to get much clearer and sharper vision after the surgery is complete.
Why the customization?
The one thing that makes this technology such a breakthrough is not because of the improvement in how much you see, but the overall perfection in the quality of vision. With custom LASIK, your risks of post LASIK complications with halos, glare and night vision irregularity are reduced considerably.
What do you mean by increased quality of vision?
With the help of Wavefront technology, you are able to achieve 20/20 vision and also have a chance of achieving better than 20/20. Your odds of losing contrast sensitivity like the inability to see in dim lights due to LASIK are also lowered substantially. Chances are you will no experience any post-operation night vision disorder.
How is it different from the regular LASIK procedure?
The first thing that differentiates between a regular LASIK and custom LASIK treatment is the use of a Wavefront device which transmits a ray of light into your eye. The light that is reflected off from the eye into the device displays the visual irregularities on a 3D map. This information is passed on to the laser and a computer that matches the position of the eye enabling the surgeon to perform this procedure unique to your vision.
Remember to get this surgery done at institutions that have been qualified under the FDA guidelines. Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston is a name to recognize when it comes to LASIK and custom LASIK procedures.
Who is an ideal candidate for Custom LASIK?
It is one of the most advanced surgical eye procedures to correct vision abnormality. However, just like any other medical operation, custom LASIK too comes with its own do’s and don’ts. It is always better to check with your eye surgeon to know if you are a good candidate for this procedure or not. While it may be a necessity for some people with unique requirements, there are still some people who may not qualify for this treatment. To be considered an ideal candidate for this procedure, you must have mild to moderately high vision defects. A consultation with your doctor before the procedure begins will be a good chance to know if custom LASIK is a good and viable option for you.
Sources:
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/custom_lasik.htm
http://www.tlcvision.com/learn-about-laser-eye-surgery/types-of-lasik-eye-surgery/custom-lasik/
http://eyelaser.stanford.edu/procedures/wavefront-2.html
Sugarland Eye & Laser Center leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Sugarland Eye & Laser Center, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
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